Ten people were killed and at least 15 wounded after two men went on a knife rampage in at least 13 locations in two communities in Saskatchewan, central Canada, according to the police.
Authorities have identified the two suspects allegedly involved in the stabbing as Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson and are advising the public to take appropriate precautions. The pair are believed to be armed and dangerous and travelling in a black Nissan Rogue with a Saskatchewan license plate 119 MPI.
The Royal Canadian Mounted police in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba are all jointly investigating the brutal stabbing.
“We are dedicating a maximum number of resources to this investigation,” said Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore with the RCMP Saskatchewan in a statement.
“Let me be clear, We are still looking for the two suspects. We are asking residents across Saskatchewan and our neighbouring provinces to be vigilant. At this stage in our investigation, we believe some of the victims have been targeted by the suspects and others have been attacked randomly,” Blackmore said.
Authorities described Damien Sanderson as a 31-year-old man with black hair and brown eyes and is five feet tall. Myles Sanderson is described as a 30-year-old man who is six-feet-one inch tall with black hair and brown eyes.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted Sunday afternoon that the stabbings “are horrific and heartbreaking”.
“As this is an unfolding situation, I encourage everyone in the area to listen to the advice of law enforcement to take shelter and follow the proper precautions,” Trudeau wrote in a statement on Sunday.
“The government of Canada has been in direct communication with the James Smith community Cree Nation community leadership, and we are ready to assist in any way we can. Those responsible for today’s abhorrent attacks must be fully brought to justice.”
“To James Smith Cree Nation and the people of Saskatchewan: You are in our thoughts. We are here to support youduring this difficult time,” Trudeau said.
Source: Al Jazeera, Eyewitness News, CNN, BBC News, Daily Maverick, image from Twitter