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Damian Sanderson (left) has been found by police, and his brother Miles is still at large
Authorities in Canada announced the discovery of the body of a suspect in the horrific stabbings that occurred Sunday in the province of Saskatchewan.
Police found the body of Damian Sanderson, 31, in the James Smith Cree Nation, where the stabbings occurred.
Police said his brother, Miles Sanderson, was still at large, and suggested he was in Regina. She urged residents to be vigilant.
The stabbing incidents resulted in the deaths of ten people, in addition to 18 wounded.
The incident is considered one of the deadliest mass violence in Canada.
There is tension in Regina, where the two suspects were last seen.
Damien’s body was found near a house that was being monitored, according to Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore.
She said the body had “visible wounds”.
Miles Sanderson was known to police and had a “proven and long criminal record including crimes against individuals and assaults on property”.
Police are investigating stabbings in 13 different locations.
The terrible accident shook the province of Saskatchewan. After the accident, a state of emergency was declared.
Most of the victims were residents of the remote “James Smith Cree Nation”, which has about 2,000 people.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday: “This kind of violence, or any kind of violence, has no place in our country.”
“Such tragedies have become very common,” he added.
Chronology of events:
- 05:40 local time On September 4, police received the first call about a stabbing in the James Smith Cree Nation, followed by other calls.
- 07:12 Police urged residents to stay in a safe place, and issued a warning about the presence of dangerous people.
- 07:57 Police announced the names and photos of two suspects.
- 11:25 The search for the two suspects has been expanded to include Manitoba and Alberta.
- 12:07 Police are warning the public that the suspects’ car has been seen in Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan.
