Ten people are dead and 15 more are injured after a series of stabbings Sunday in two communities in Saskatchewan, a province in Canada, The Associated Press reported.
The victims were found in 13 different locations in the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, according to the BBC News.
Who are the suspects?
Authorities identified two suspects — Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30. Damien Sanderson was found dead Monday on the James Smith Cree Nation, according to CNN. Myles Sanderson is still at large.
Update #5 for Dangerous Person Alert issued by Melfort RCMP: #RCMPSK received a report the suspects may traveling in the Arcola Ave area around 11:45 a.m. in Regina, SK in a black, Nissan Rogue with SK license 119 MPI. pic.twitter.com/dYlVTmP1CL
— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) September 4, 2022
Police are warning residents to take shelter:
“If in the Regina area, take precautions & consider sheltering in place. Do not leave a secure location. DO NOT APPROACH suspicious persons. Do not pick up hitch hikers. Report suspicious persons, emergencies or info to 9-1-1. Do not disclose police locations,” the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Saskatchewan tweeted.
What was the suspects’ motive?
No motive has been identified, but it appears as if some of the victims were targeted while others were attacked at random, said Rhonda Blackmore, Assistant Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Saskatchewan, according to The Associated Press.
What did Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the attacks in a tweet: “The attacks in Saskatchewan today are horrific and heartbreaking. I’m thinking of those who have lost a loved one and of those who were injured.”
The attacks in Saskatchewan today are horrific and heartbreaking. I’m thinking of those who have lost a loved one and of those who were injured.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 4, 2022
“We are closely monitoring the situation, and urge everyone to follow updates from local authorities. Thank you to all the brave first responders for their efforts on the ground,” Trudeau wrote.
This story will be updated.