Washington woman accused in Tumbler Ridge shooting case held in custody

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  A Washington State woman accused of helping the Tumbler Ridge shooter will remain in custody while she awaits further court appearances.

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  James Cody Bryant, 30, faces charges of conspiring with and aiding Jesse Vanrootselaar in a mass shooting at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

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  U.S. District Court Judge Mary Alice Theiler said release conditions could not address the risks Bryant might pose to herself or the community, or the risk she might not attend future court dates.

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  Bryant appeared in U.S. District Court in Seattle on Tuesday.

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  Her lawyers say she goes by Melody and uses she/her pronouns.

Who

James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old Washington State woman, is accused of helping Jesse Vanrootselaar.

What

She was ordered held in custody pending further court appearances. She faces charges of conspiring with and aiding Vanrootselaar in a mass shooting.

When

She appeared in court on Tuesday. The article was published October 13, 2026.

Where

U.S. District Court in Seattle. The alleged shooting was at a school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

Why

The judge said release conditions could not address the risks Bryant might pose to herself or the community, or the risk she might fail to appear in court.

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