The older brother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter has been arrested, according to RCMP.
Police tell CJDC TV News that Jacob van Roostelaar was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for attempted murder.
Wood Buffalo RCMP said the 22-year-old was wanted in connection with an incident allegedly involving an edged weapon in 2024, in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
Staff Sergeant Sabrina Clayton said that van Roosetlaar was arrested on Friday in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.
After van Roostelaar was charged he was released from custody. He was originally approved to be living in Dawson Creek, but that was later changed to Tumbler Ridge, according to police.
Staff Sergeant Clayton said in early February he was not at the approved residence when police checked on him. The Canada-wide warrant was then issued.
CJDC TV News asked Clayton if the police check was performed on February 10th or shortly afterward, however she was not aware of those details.
Staff Sergeant Clayton said Jacob is the older brother of Jesse van Roostelaar.
Jesse van Roostelaar killed 8 people on February 10th, including his mother and 11 year old stepbrother in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.