Washington State Resident Arrested for Alleged Conspiracy in British Columbia Mass Shooting
Federal authorities in Seattle have arrested a 30-year-old Washington state resident, James Cody Bryant, for allegedly conspiring with the perpetrator of a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, which killed eight people. Officials say Bryant communicated with the shooter…
Anchorage, AK, October 6, 2026 — A 30-year-old resident of Washington state, identified as James Cody Bryant, has been arrested by federal authorities in Seattle. The arrest is in connection with an alleged conspiracy related to a mass shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
The shooting in Tumbler Ridge resulted in the deaths of eight people. According to officials, Bryant is accused of communicating with the individual responsible for the attack for a period of six months leading up to the incident.
Authorities allege that during this six-month period, Bryant provided advice to the shooter on how to carry out the violence. Additionally, he is accused of assisting in the planning of the livestream of the attack.
The exact date of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge was not provided. Details regarding the specific charges filed against James Cody Bryant were also not immediately available.
Further investigation into the alleged conspiracy is ongoing. The relationship between Bryant and the perpetrator of the shooting, as well as the specifics of the advice and planning assistance provided, are expected to be key components of the inquiry.
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