A suspect has been arrested in Washington state in connection with the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada, according to reports from Global News, CNN, CTV News, The Globe and Mail and the Vancouver Sun.
The U.S. suspect is alleged to have encouraged the shooter and sent money, Global News reports. CTV News also says the person is accused of offering advice and sending funds. The reports describe the allegations as alleged; no further details on the charges or the evidence were included in the material available.
The arrest was announced in the United States and concerns a resident of Washington state, according to the same outlets. The reports do not specify the suspect's name, the exact charges, or a court date.
Coverage of the case has been carried by several Canadian and U.S. news organizations, with CTV News running live updates. The reporting so far centers on the allegation that the U.S. suspect provided encouragement and financial support to the person who carried out the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
Further details, including the suspect's identity and the specific charges, are expected as the case moves forward.
