At least 10 people have been killed and 15 others injured in a knife rampage at 13 locations across the province of Saskatchewan, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). “It’s horrific what happened in our province today,” RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said at a news conference Sunday. Police said the victims were a mix of those chosen at random and some specifically targeted. Officers are trying to find suspects Damien and Myles Sanderson, who were last seen driving a black Nissan Rogue with Saskatchewan license plate 119 MPI. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted that the government was in “direct communication” with local authorities, including leadership of the James Smith Cree Nation, and “ready to assist in any way we can.” “Those responsible for today’s heinous attacks must be fully brought to justice,” he said.

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The First Nations Horsemen’s Association says many members have been affected by the tragedy

Following the Saskatchewan tragedy in which 10 people died and 15 were injured, the First Nations Horsemen’s Association in Canada issued a statement saying many of its members are from the James Smith Cree Nation and were “affected by the tragedy. “ They did not release the names of the victims until they were officially confirmed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. “On behalf of our entire racing community, our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the James Smith Cree Nation and the surrounding area,” a statement from the team said. Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 07:59 1662356926

The motive behind the stabbings is still unclear, police say

Rhonda Blackmore, assistant commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan, said police have yet to determine a motive for the stabbings. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, he said: “To talk about a motive would be extremely difficult at the moment.” It is also unclear whether the two suspects – Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson – are related to each other. “If Damien and Miles hear or receive this information, I would ask them to contact the police immediately,” he said. Later, Regina Police Chief Evan Bray, in a video posted on Twitter nearly 12 hours after the first stabbing, advised that the suspects are “likely” to be in the city of Regina. The suspects are “armed and dangerous.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 06:48 1662355196

Two suspects ‘probable’ in Regina, police chief says

The two suspects “are likely” in Regina, the city’s police chief, Evan Bray, said in a video posted to Twitter late Sunday night. Mr. Bray said he wanted to provide “a quick update” on what he called an “unfolding situation” and said “we still believe these suspects are possibly in the city of Regina and as such we have a lot of resources that are dedicated in this.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 06:19 1662354929

Saskatchewan woman claims the suspects’ car was stolen by her brother

Kinistino, Saskatchewan resident Tiaraa Twist wrote on Facebook that the suspects in the multiple stabbings stole her brother’s Nissan Rogue. She wrote on her social media: “This is my brother’s vehicle that they took when they entered our home on the James Smith Cree Nation…” And he continued: “I am glad my sister was not at home at the time, for her room was nearest the door.” Ms Twist said she was not too worried about the stolen car but hoped the “monsters” would be caught soon. Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 06:15 1662353711

77-year-old widower among victims: “He wouldn’t hurt a fly”

Residents of Weldon, Saskatchewan identified one of the victims of the attacks as Wes Petterson, the Associated Press reported. A woman named Ruby Works said Petterson was her uncle. “Did nothing. He didn’t deserve this. He was a good, kind-hearted man. I’ve known him since I was a little girl.” Mrs Works said news of the 77-year-old widow’s death had shocked the community. “Nobody in this town is going to sleep again. They will be terrified to open their door,” she said. Another Weldon resident, Robert Rush, described Peterson as a man who “wouldn’t hurt a fly.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 05:55 1662352845

Flags to be flown at half-staff one day for every life lost in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan’s legislature building and other provincial government buildings are lowering their flags today after the mass stabbings that left 10 dead and 15 injured. Flags will be flown at half-mast for one day for each life lost, journalist Mickey Jurich told The Canadian Press. She tweeted: “The province says flags at the Saskatchewan Legislature and other provincial government buildings have been lowered and will remain at half-staff for one day for each life lost.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 05:40 1662352396

Community in shock as some businesses close doors

As a police manhunt for two suspects continues, residents in Saskatchewan have been urged to remain vigilant and vigilant, even as an outpouring of grief over the killings has begun. It was reported that at Weldon Christian Tabernacle Church in Saskatchewan, the congregation began its regular Sunday service by saying a special prayer for the victims and their families. On the James Smith Cree Nation, at a convenience store that doubles as a gas station, community members gathered to mourn together. A sign on the door read: “Due to safety concerns with our community, we will be closed until further notice.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 05:33 1662351749

Mother of two among 10 dead in Saskatchewan stabbings

A mother of two is among 10 killed Sunday in a fatal stabbing in Saskatchewan. The victim has been identified as Lana Head, who is the ex-partner of Cree member Michael Brett Burns and the mother of their two daughters. Mr Burns was quoted as saying by APTN News that Head and her male companion died of their injuries on the James Smith Cree Nation reserve on Sunday. “It’s sick how incarceration, drugs and alcohol can destroy so many lives,” Burns said. “I’m hurt for all this loss.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 05:22 1662351081

A statement from indigenous leaders said the attacks may be drug-related, Reuters reported. “This is the disaster we face when harmful illegal drugs invade our communities,” said the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. The group represents the 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan. Police are still looking for the two suspects – Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson. It was reported that Miles Sanderson was listed as “unlawfully at large” by Crime Stoppers Saskatchewan in May. Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 05:11 1662350684

Senior citizen describes chilling encounter with potential suspect

Doreen Lees, an 89-year-old woman from Weldon, Canada, told The Associated Press that she and her daughter thought they saw one of the suspects when a car pulled into her driveway early this morning as her daughter was drinking coffee on her deck. . Mrs Lees claimed a man approached them and said he was hurt and needed help. As soon as the woman’s daughter said she was going to call for help, the man ran away. “He didn’t show his face. He had a big jacket on his face. We asked his name and he mumbled his name twice and we still couldn’t understand it,” Ms Lees said. “He said his face was so badly injured he couldn’t show it.” He described the man as “a little wobbly.” Maroosha Muzaffar5 September 2022 05:04