Archive · 7 Oct 2026
US Citizen Charged Over Alleged Tumbler Ridge Shooting Assistance
A man in the United States has been charged over a deadly attack in Canada.
His name is James Cody Bryant.
Prosecutors say he talked online with the person who carried out the attack.
They allege he knew about the plans and helped by giving advice and sending money.
They also say he agreed to record and broadcast a livestream of the killings.
The attack happened in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
Eight people were killed, and the shooter died when police entered the school.
Bryant has been charged, but the allegations have not been proven in court.
If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old US citizen, was charged in Washington state with conspiring to murder people in a foreign country.
US prosecutors allege Bryant communicated with Jesse Van Rootselaar through Discord starting in August 2025.
Prosecutors say Van Rootselaar told Bryant about plans to kill multiple people and he agreed to record and broadcast a livestream.
Authorities allege Bryant gave tactical advice and sent Van Rootselaar money for items connected to the school attack.
Van Rootselaar killed eight people before dying by suicide as police entered the school; Bryant could face life imprisonment if convicted.
- Who
- James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old US citizen, was charged; prosecutors allege he assisted Jesse Van Rootselaar.
- What
- Bryant faces a charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country in connection with the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.
- When
- The shooting occurred in February; prosecutors say Bryant and Van Rootselaar began communicating in August 2025. The article does not specify the year of the February attack or the date of the announcement.
- Where
- The attack took place in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada; US prosecutors announced the charge in Washington state.
- Why
- Prosecutors allege Bryant knew of Van Rootselaar's plans and provided advice, money, and help with a livestream.
- Defendant
- James Cody Bryant, 30, a US citizen
- Charge
- Conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country
- Attack location
- An elementary school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
- Victims
- Eight people were killed: Van Rootselaar's mother and brother, and six others at the school
- Online communication
- Prosecutors say the pair communicated through Discord starting in August 2025
- Potential sentence
- Bryant could face life imprisonment if convicted
- Shooter
- Jesse Van Rootselaar died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police entered the school