Federal authorities have arrested James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old Washington state resident, on charges of aiding an 18-year-old Canadian teenager in carrying out a deadly school shooting that killed eight people. According to multiple reports, Bryant is accused of providing advice, money, and live-streaming support for the February attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia.
Key Takeaways
Federal authorities arrested James Cody Bryant in Washington state for allegedly aiding Jesse Van Rootselaar in a deadly Canadian school shooting that killed eight people. Bryant is charged with conspiracy to commit murder abroad and faces up to life imprisonment.
- Federal arrest of James Cody Bryant on charges related to aiding a Canadian school shooter
- Eight victims, including five children, died in the February attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
- Bryant allegedly provided advice, money, and live-streaming support for the shooting
- Authorities say Bryant knew about the planned attack but did not inform law enforcement
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Victims | Broad Agreement | Eight people killed, including five children | |
| Date Of Arrest | Broad Agreement | Arrested on October 7 | |
| Location Of Shooting | Broad Agreement | Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, British Columbia | |
| Bryant Gender Identity | Broad Agreement | Bryant identifies as female |
Number Of Victims
Broad AgreementEight people killed, including five children
Date Of Arrest
Broad AgreementArrested on October 7
Location Of Shooting
Broad AgreementTumbler Ridge Secondary School, British Columbia
Bryant Gender Identity
Broad AgreementBryant identifies as female
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Bryant was arrested on Tuesday and charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, an offense punishable by up to life imprisonment. Authorities allege that Bryant communicated daily with Jesse Van Rootselaar, the shooter, for six months leading up to the attack. During this time, they frequently discussed the planned attack, including potential targets and how it would unfold.
On February 10, Van Rootselaar shot and killed her mother and stepbrother at their home before driving to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where she killed six more people: five students aged 11 and 12, and a teacher. Twenty-five others were injured in the attack. According to the criminal complaint made public Tuesday, Bryant allegedly agreed to live-stream the attack to maximize Van Rootselaar's notoriety.
During a press conference on Tuesday, federal authorities stated that Bryant knew about the planned attack but did not inform law enforcement. Special Agent Mike Herrington of the FBI Seattle office said without Bryant’s 'misplaced loyalty' and willingness to operate the live-stream, officials didn’t know if Van Rootselaar would have gone through with the attack.
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