The stabbings claimed several victims in several locations in Saskatchewan. Here are 7 things to know about the tragic events of the day.
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A call is received to report “a stabbing” that occurred in the James Smith Cree Nation, a two-hour drive northeast of Saskatoon. Minutes later, several more stabbings are reported in the community.
The RCMP notifies Cree Nation residents of ongoing incidents, in addition to alerting neighboring municipalities. People are asked to find a safe place and stay there. They are informed that attacks have taken place, especially outside the community, in Weldon.
At 8:20 a.m., everyone in Saskatchewan is informed of the events. Three hours later, at 11:20 a.m., the territories affected by the alert extended to the neighboring provinces of Alberta and Manitoba.
This is Damien Sanderson, 31 years old. He is 1.73m (5ft 7in) tall and weighs 70kg (155lbs). He has black hair and brown eyes. The second suspect is 30-year-old Myles Sanderson. He is 1.85m (6ft 1in) tall and weighs 91kg (200lbs). He also has black hair and brown eyes. The two men have been actively sought by the police since early this morning.
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At 2:07 p.m., law enforcement informed the public that the suspects were traveling in a black SUV, Rogue model, Nissan brand. The vehicle is seen in Regina, 319 kilometers further south of the James Smith Cree Nation.
At the end of the day, the authorities take stock of the knife attacks that have occurred in the province. RCMP confirm that at least 25 people were attacked at 13 separate locations; among this number, 10 people died. At least 15 people were transported to a hospital, but the RCMP believe that other victims could have made their own way to the hospital.
Among the victims, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirms that people were targeted at random. The police force specifies however that certain people would have been targeted intentionally.