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Summary: Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, killed six people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on February 10, 2026, before dying by suicide. The victims included his mother, half-brother, five students aged 12 and 13, and one teacher at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, with 27 others injured. OpenAI banned the suspect's ChatGPT account in June 2025 after detecting violent gun-related queries but did not report it to police at the time, reports say.
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TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia — OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, identified and banned an account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar in June 2025 after internal systems detected misuse related to the furtherance of violent activities, but the company decided against notifying authorities at the time, according to statements from the firm and a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Van Rootselaar, 18, carried out a mass shooting on Feb. 10, 2026, in the remote community of Tumbler Ridge. Authorities said the suspect first killed his mother and half-brother at their home before proceeding to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where she fatally shot five students aged 12 and 13, along with one teacher. Twenty-seven others were injured in the attack. Van Rootselaar died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police arrived at the school.
The incident ranks among Canada's deadliest school-related shootings and mass killings in recent years. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police continue to investigate the motive, with no charges possible due to the suspect's death.
OpenAI stated that automated tools and human review flagged the account last June for content violating its policies against promoting violence. Employees reportedly debated alerting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, with some advocating for contact due to descriptions of gun violence scenarios shared over several days. Leadership concluded the interactions did not meet the company's threshold for reporting, which requires a credible and imminent risk of serious physical harm to others. The account was subsequently banned.
Following the Feb. 10 tragedy, OpenAI proactively contacted the RCMP to provide details about the account and its associated activity. A company spokesperson expressed condolences, stating, "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Tumbler Ridge tragedy," and affirmed ongoing cooperation with the investigation.
Community members in Tumbler Ridge, a small coal-mining town in northeastern British Columbia, have held candlelight vigils and shared grief over the loss of young lives. Relatives of victims described profound shock and sorrow, with some parents meeting to offer mutual support amid the healing process. Local leaders and residents have called for reflection on mental health resources and school safety in isolated areas.
The case has sparked broader discussion about AI companies' responsibilities in handling potentially threatening user content and criteria for law enforcement referrals.
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