And even once immediate danger has passed, it is imperative that police share accurate information so the public can better understand horrific crimes. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe killer was, in fact, a trans identified biological male named Jesse Van Rootselaar. RCMP, said that the shooter was “identified as an 18-year-old female,” and only explained that Van Rootselaar was “transitioning” when pressed by a reporter. Waskahat was a trans-identifying male, but the police didn’t want parents to know that. Sadly, some police services have even stopped identifying missing persons as male or female, deliberately withholding information that could help bring them home.

Source: National Post February 13, 2026 03:31 UTC