Brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested after Canada-wide warrant issued, RCMP say

Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, the older brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar, has been arrested and charged, Alberta RCMP confirmed Tuesday.

The 22-year-old was arrested on Thursday in Sylvan Lake, Alberta, on an “outstanding Canada Wide arrest warrant from a 2024 Fort McMurray attempted murder investigation,” Cpl. Troy Savinkoff told National Post over email.

Jacob was scheduled to appear in court in Red Deer on Monday.

He has additionally been charged...