Canada mass stabbing: One suspect found dead while other still at large as 10 victims dead
ONE SUSPECT has been found dead following the Canadian mass stabbing in Saskatchewan on Sunday, according to reports.
Canada mass stabbing leaves 10 dead and at least 15 injured
According to a local media reporter, suspect Damien Sanderson, 31, was found dead in James Smith Cree Nation and his death was reportedly “not self-inflicted”. However, his brother Myles, 30, who is also a suspect is still at large and may have been injured.
According to police, he is still wanted and is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Police in the city of Regina have said they are looking into all possible tips about Myles Sanderson's location.
They are also asking people in the James Smith Cree Nation and the surrounding areas to remain vigilant.
The police presence in these areas remains high
BREAKING: Damien Sanderson has been found dead on James Smith Cree Nation.
— Shane (@ShaneC06) September 5, 2022
His brother Myles may have been injured. He is still wanted and is considered to be armed and dangerous @CJMENews #YQR
At a news conference officers said that Myles Sanderson may have been injured and may seek out medical attention.
They said: "Even if he is injured, it does not mean he is not still dangerous.
"Myles has a lengthy criminal record involving both persons and property crimes.
"We consider him armed and dangerous. Do not approach him.
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1/2 Update for Dangerous Person Alert issued by Melfort RCMP: Damien Sanderson has been located deceased. #RCMPSK continues to search for Myles Sanderson, who is 6 foot one inch and 240 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He may be injured and seek medical attention. pic.twitter.com/LeS7mWGaL9
— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) September 5, 2022
#BREAKING Damien Sanderson - 1 of the suspect in the Saskatchewan stabbings - is dead.
— Natasha Fatah (@NatashaFatah) September 5, 2022
Myles Sanderson - his brother, the other suspect - may be injured - is still on the run.
11 are dead - including Damien.
19 injured - including Myles.https://t.co/VJUegVQWaQ pic.twitter.com/cy5B2Gn0jR
"If you know of his whereabouts, call 911."
Police have confirmed that they have been searching for Myles Sanderson for more than three months.
According to CBC Sanderson stopped meeting with his parole officer in May and has then been classified as "unlawfully at large".
Although police have refused to speculate about a motive, Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations speculated that the attacks could be drug related.
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New details:
— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) September 5, 2022
Saskatoon Police confirm they’ve been searching for Myles Sanderson since for three months.
A Crimestoppers bulletin was issued in late May — "unlawfully at large."
Sanderson had been serving an almost-five-year federal sentence. pic.twitter.com/ZqZOjWzvmf
The series of attacks occurred at various locations in Saskatchewan, including James Smith Cree Nation around 125 miles north-east of Saskatoon.
Ten people were killed in the attacks which started early on Sunday while the injury toll has risen to 18.
According to police, some of the attacks appeared to have been targeted while others were random.
It is one of the deadliest mass killings in Canadian history.
Speaking on television, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described the attacks as "shocking and heart-breaking."
He said: "This kind of violence, or any kind of violence, has no place in our country.
"The priority is keeping you and your loved ones safe so please be careful.