According to the police, no fewer than ten people were killed with at least 15 others injured in stabbing attacks alleged believed to have been perpetrated by two men in Saskatchewan.
Police have identified Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson as the two suspects.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan, the attacks spread over 13 crime scenes including James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon.
The police also revealed that there is a possibility that there were more injured victims that had transported themselves to different hospitals.
Residents have been urged by police to remain in a safe location and not attack the suspects.
In a statement, Regina Police said: “The Regina Police Service is assisting the RCMP in its investigation to apprehend two males who are suspects in multiple stabbings in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon areas.
“A Dangerous Person Alert issued this morning by the Melfort RCMP was extended province-wide a few hours later (Sunday, September 4, 2022).
“The most recent Emergency Alert from the RCMP, at 12:22 p.m., indicates the suspect vehicle, was spotted on Arcola Avenue in Regina at approximately 11:45 a.m.
“The vehicle is a black Nissan Rogue with SK license 119 MPI.
“The Regina Police Service is working with the RCMP to locate and apprehend the suspects. RPS has brought in additional investigative resources, working cooperatively, diligently and swiftly with the RCMP.
“The Regina Police Service is actively investigating on several fronts to locate and arrest the suspects.
“In addition, RPS has deployed additional resources for public safety throughout the city, including the football game at Mosaic Stadium.”
In a recent press conference, Rhonda Blackmore, assistant commissioner of the RCMP Saskatchewan, confirmed the identities of the two suspects.
She said: “At 5.40 morning Saskatchewan divisional communications centre received a call reporting a stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation.
“In the following minutes, we received multiple calls reporting multiple stabbings within the community.
“The suspects’ names are Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson.
“We’re dedicating a maximum number of resources to this investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the many victims, deceased and injured, their families, friends and communities.
“It is horrific what has happened in our communities today.”
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