Authorities in Canada are looking for two men in relation to a mass stabbing that occurred on Sunday in Saskatchewan, western Canada, and resulted in at least 10 fatalities and 15 injuries.
Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson have been named as the two suspects by the authorities, who have advised the public to exercise caution. Supposedly driving a black Nissan Rogue with a Saskatchewan licence plate, the pair is seen leaving the scene.
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“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,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted.
“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,” he added.
“We are taking all steps possible to track these individuals,” said Rhonda Blackmore, Assistant Commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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Blackmore claimed that the initial stabbing incident came in at 5:40 a.m. local time and that they soon began receiving several calls alleging further stabbings. According to authorities, Saskatchewan has 13 crime scenes where bodies have been discovered. According to Blackmore, some of the victims appear to have been targeted while others were picked at random.
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“It is certainly a very significant event if not the largest we’ve seen in the last number of years,” Blackmore added.
“If Damien and Myles are listening or receive this information I would ask that they turn themselves into police immediately,” Blackmore said in a message to the two accused.
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“Our thoughts are with the many victims deceased and injured, their family, friends and community. It is horrific what has occurred in our province today,” she stated.