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“We believe we’ve been able to identify the shooter,” said Floyd, adding that RCMP will withhold the shooter’s identity for privacy reasons and for the conduct of the investigation.

Floyd also refused to disclose details on how many of the victims were children and adults, adding that more details will emerge in coming days.