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US resident charged in helping Tumbler Ridge shooter

Oct 7, 2026 · 12m

Summary

This episode covers new charges against James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old Washington State man accused of conspiring with the Tumbler Ridge school shooter. Reporting by Caroline Bargoot details how Bryant allegedly encouraged the shooter, sent money for specific items, and agreed to livestream the attack via Twitch. The discussion highlights disturbing chat logs where the shooter discussed targets and notoriety, while Bryant failed to alert law enforcement despite having the opportunity. The episode also outlines the upcoming legal proceedings, including a bail hearing and preliminary hearin…

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Citizens Bank Show Introduction Charges against Washington man in Tumbler Ridge shooting How authorities linked the accused to the shooter History of the relationship via Omegle and Discord Planning details: weapons, ammunition, and targets Disturbing chat transcripts and desire for notoriety Debate over shooting locations and victim impact Bryant's attempts to dissuade and failure to report Financial support sent to the shooter Motive: notoriety and internal grief Events of the day: live stream and car troubleshooting Importance of the live stream and broadcast Shooter's fear of suicide and vest planning Court appearance and upcoming legal proceedings
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