February 12, 2026 l Dalena Reporters
A 12-year-old girl injured during the devastating mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada was critically wounded while trying to lock a library door to protect her classmates, community members and family friends confirmed on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The incident occurred during one of the deadliest school shootings in Canadian history.
The student, identified as Maya Gebala, was shot while acting to secure the library entrance as students and staff sought safety during the attack, according to accounts shared by those close to her and amplified in a fundraising campaign to support her recovery. Her mother is reported to be by her bedside at a children’s hospital, as local residents and online supporters rally to help with medical costs and care.
Tuesday’s mass shooting in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge left multiple victims dead and dozens injured, shocking the tight-knit community and drawing national attention. Mounties responded quickly after reports of an active shooter at the school, where students aged 12 to 17 attend classes, but the violence unfolded rapidly before officers could fully secure the premises.
The act of bravery attributed to young Maya striving to secure a door to keep her peers from harm — has been widely shared in media reports and social platforms as a testament to courage amidst tragedy. Friends and relatives have described her as selfless and protective, urging communities to send support and prayers while she remains under intensive care.
In the broader aftermath of the attack, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and local health services continue to work with families affected by the violence. Schools across the region remain closed as officials prioritise support for survivors and families, and as investigators piece together details of the incident and its impact on the town’s young residents.
Local and national leaders have expressed profound condolences and have highlighted the need for community support, trauma counselling and long-term healing for a community grappling with an extraordinary loss including injuries to individuals who, like Maya, showed remarkable bravery in the face of danger.