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Apr 1, 2026 3:12 PM - Connect Newsroom - Ramandeep Kaur with files from The Canadian Press
A 12-year-old girl injured in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has been moved out of intensive care as she continues her recovery in hospital, according to her father.
In a Facebook post, David Gebala said his daughter, Maya Gebala, has been transferred into a recovery and rehabilitation-focused unit at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. He said her condition has improved, noting she appears to be in less pain and has regained some energy.
Gebala described his daughter’s time in the intensive care unit as a “whirlwind” of highs and lows, adding that she is now making gradual progress. He said he was able to embrace Maya after she sat up with assistance from hospital therapists, calling the moment overwhelming.
Maya Gebala has been receiving treatment for multiple injuries, including a gunshot wound to the head sustained during the February shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Details about the incident and any ongoing investigation were not included in the father’s update.
According to the father’s account, her care has now shifted toward rehabilitation, a stage that typically focuses on regaining strength and function following critical injury.
