Canada: In a stabbing spree that killed 10 people and injured at least 15, mostly in a sparsely populated indigenous community, Canadian police are searching for two suspects.
Sunday's stabbing at 13 separate crime scenes ranks among the deadliest mass murders in Canadian history and certainly has an impact on the entire country, with the mass violence more often seen in the United States. is not used for. State.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today's horrific attacks have shocked and devastated me. As Canadians, we mourn with the people of Saskatchewan and all those affected by this tragic violence.
Damien Sanderson, 31, and Miles Sanderson, 30, were identified as two suspects by police, who also provided their photos and descriptions, but did not provide any other information about their whereabouts or victims.
Native American leaders made a statement that suggested the attacks may have been drug-induced.
According to the League of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, this harm occurs when dangerous illicit drugs enter our communities. Group 74 speaks for the Saskatchewan First Nations.
According to the woman's former partner and local media, the mother of two was one of 10 fatalities.
Speaking to Aboriginal People's Television Network, Michael Brett Burns said, "It's sickening that jail time, drugs and alcohol can destroy many people's lives.
Miles Sanderson was listed as "unlawfully rampant" in May by Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers, a program that enlists community support for law enforcement. No additional information was given as to why he was wanted.
According to police, the two men were seen driving a black Nissan Rogue and were traced to Regina, about 320 kilometers (200 mi) south of the sites of the attacks in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Village.
It seems that some victims may have been targeted while others may have been randomly selected. Therefore, it will be very challenging to discuss a motive at this time, Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commanding Officer Rhonda Blackmore said in a press conference.
According to the police, more people could be injured who rushed themselves to different hospitals.
The indigenous community of the John Smith Cree Nation is home to about 3,400 people, most of whom engage in farming, hunting, and fishing. 200 people live in the village of Weldon.
The two emergency operations centers were established after the country's elected elders declared a state of emergency "in response to the numerous killings and attacks against members of the James Smith Cree Nation".
Less than 5% of Canada's population, or about 38 million people, are indigenous, and they experience high rates of poverty, unemployment, and a lower life expectancy than other Canadians. We stand ready to help in any way we can, Trudeau said, adding that his government was in direct contact with the James Smith Cree Nation leadership.
When the stabbings were first reported at 5:40 a.m., police immediately issued a province-wide alert about dangerous people. Similar warnings were issued in the neighboring provinces of Alberta and Manitoba in Saskatchewan by noon.
Police bulletins cautioned people against taking hitchhikers or contacting suspects, urging them to report any suspicious person and take precautions, including shelter in place.
"Never leave a safe place. Use caution when letting visitors into your home, a warning is advised.
They could be in Regina, one of the largest cities in the province, where a Canadian football game at nearby Mosaic Stadium has already mobilized a significant police presence, prompting a police alert issued shortly after noon. is according to.
Blackmore clarified that it was not clear whether the suspects had changed cars or where they were going.
Blackmore described the attacks as one of the biggest, if not the biggest, in the province's recent history and referred to them as "horrific". The Saskatchewan Health Authority activated an emergency response and brought in more staff to help treat victims before it was terminated because "the risk of a high influx of patient transfers due to this situation is no longer prominent."
The health authority issued a statement that read, "We can confirm that many people have been triaged and cared for at multiple sites and additional staff are on hand to help respond to this situation." The call has come."
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