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This X account looked like it belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter. It was a hoax

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Friday, February 13, 2026

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A social media account that some initially believed belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter turned out to be a fraud — and even briefly fooled a prominent non-profit organization. Disinformation researchers say spreading false claims can be extremely harmful, especially in the wake of tragedies lik...

A screenshot X profile with the display name "JessJessUwU" and the handle @JessJess347 has a profile photo of the Christchurch shooter over a transgender flag.

A social media account that some initially believed belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter turned out to be a fraud — and even briefly fooled a prominent non-profit organization. Disinformation researchers say spreading false claims can be extremely harmful, especially in the wake of tragedies like mass shootings.

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