James Cody Bryant, 30, of Bellingham, was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, according to an FBI affidavit.
A Washington state trans-identified male has been arrested for allegedly aiding notorious trans killer, Jesse Van Rootselaar, in carrying out the heinous mass shooting attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada. James "Mel" Cody Bryant, 30, of Bellingham, was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country, according to an FBI affidavit.
Bryant has been accused of communicating with Rootselaar about the February 2026 attack on Discord. This included allegedly giving the killer tactical advice as to how to carry out the murders. Bryant also agreed to record Van Rootselaar’s livestream so the executions could be shared on the internet for public view, according to the affidavit.
Additionally, investigators said that Bryant sent Van Rootselaar $100 for shoes and $15 for a lighter, which was used to construct an explosive device that was used in the attack.
Rootselaar, 18, shot and killed eight individuals, including six children, and wounded 25 others on February 10, 2026, at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, Canada. He first killed two people at his home before traveling to kill more.
According to the affidavit, Bryant assisted Van Rootselaar travel to the school by providing instructions on how to start Van Rootselaar's family vehicle after it failed to start.
The killer committed suicide at the scene following a police shootout.
"The Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting was a horrific tragedy for that small community and for all of Canada. Indeed, here in the Pacific Northwest we felt the pain of those families devastated by this violence," said Acting US Attorney Neil Floyd in a press release. "It is even more profoundly disturbing to learn that a resident of Western Washington had a role in the attack and took steps – providing counsel, technical advice, and money to the shooter planning such a tragedy."
If convicted, Bryant faces a maximum penalty of life in prison.
This is a breaking report.
Powered by The Post Millennial CMS™ Comments
Join and support independent free thinkers!
We’re independent and can’t be cancelled. The establishment media is increasingly dedicated to divisive cancel culture, corporate wokeism, and political correctness, all while covering up corruption from the corridors of power. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1.
Remind me next month
To find out what personal data we collect and how we use it, please visit our Privacy Policy
Comments