Saskatchewan RCMP say 10 people have been killed and 15 hospitalized after a mass stabbing spree.
“RCMP said in a press conference at 3:40 CT that they found 10 people deceased in 13 locations in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, and at least 15 people have been hospitalized,” CBC reported.
“There maybe additional injured victims who transported themselves to various hospitals,” Rhonda Blackmore, commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, said.
“We are currently actively looking for it, dedicating maximum resources to this.”
Police have launched manhunt for two suspects.
#MORE: @RCMPSK say some victims are believed to have been targeted, while others are believed to have been stabbed at random. The suspects, Damien and Myles Sanderson, are said to be armed and dangerous. Their whereabouts is unknown, and its unknown if they've changed vehicles. pic.twitter.com/P5TRjZT1rN
— Sarah MacDonald (@smacdonald__) September 4, 2022
Mass stabbing in Canada. Multiple people stabbed in multiple locations in Saskatchewan. Police have launched manhunt for these two suspects. pic.twitter.com/Lxpnmw8EZh
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) September 4, 2022
From CBC:
RCMP said they received a report that the two suspects, identified as Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson, may have been traveling in the Arcola Avenue area in Regina. Regina Police said the suspects were seen around 11:20 a.m.
In an alert issued at 8:20 a.m. CT Sunday, RCMP said two male suspects are believed to be in a black Nissan Rogue with Saskatchewan licence plate 119 MPI. As the suspects may have access to a vehicle, the RCMP have expanded the alert provincewide.
With the suspects at large, Blackmore said they had also asked for the alert to be extended to Manitoba and Alberta.
Blackmore said at the press conference the location and direction of the suspects’ travel is unknown. She said everyone in Saskatchewan needs to remain vigilant.
“We don’t know if they have changed their vehicle,” she said. “At this stage in our investigation, we believe some victims have been targeted by the suspect and others have been attacked randomly.”
Police are asking Regina residents to take precautions and consider sheltering in place. RCMP said residents should be careful about allowing others into their home and to not leave a secure location.
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