Maya Edmonds Death, Obituary Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia — The family of 12-year-old Maya Edmonds is facing unimaginable pain after she was critically injured during the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10, 2026. Maya was struck by gunfire in the head and neck when a gunman opened fire at the school, one of the deadliest shootings in Canadian history.
According to family posts and medical updates, Maya was airlifted to Vancouver Children’s Hospital, where she remains in critical care after undergoing emergency treatment, including surgery to address severe head trauma and swelling. Doctors have placed her into a medically induced coma as they work to stabilise her condition and assess the full extent of her injuries.
Maya’s mother, Cia Edmonds, has been by her daughter’s side since the incident and shared emotional updates with the community, asking for prayers and support as Maya “fights for her life.” Friends and relatives have organised fundraising efforts to help the family with medical and travel expenses while Maya continues treatment far from home.
The mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in northeastern British Columbia, left multiple victims dead at the school and in a nearby residence, and injured dozens more. Authorities identified the suspected shooter as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar, who was also found dead from an apparent self-inflicted wound.
Maya’s condition remains extremely serious, and her family, friends, and community continue to pray and advocate for her recovery during this profoundly difficult time. This is not an obituary — Maya’s outcome is still uncertain as she remains under intensive medical care. Updates on her condition may evolve as doctors and her family share new information.
