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Monday 05 Sep 2022 06:38 WIB
Drawing. 10 people were reported dead following stabbing attacks at 13 locations in Saskatchewan, western Canada, on Sunday morning. (Photo: Istockphoto/ Zoka74)
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At least 10 people were reportedly killed and 15 others injured as a result stab mass incident in western saskatchewan CanadaSunday (4/9).
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported stabbings at 13 different locations in Saskatchewan.
Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said multiple stabbing victims were targeted by the assailant. During this time, the assailant stabbed several other random victims.
“This is certainly a very significant incident, possibly the largest we’ve had in recent years,” Blackmore said.
Blackmore said the first stabbing occurred around 5:40 a.m. Sunday morning. Police found multiple reports of stabbings within minutes of the incident.
Authorities have identified two suspects by the names of Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson. Currently, the two are still at large.
Local residents are urged to exercise caution and avoid crowds until the perpetrators are found.
The Sanderson brothers reportedly traveled in a Nissan Rogue with Saskatchewan license plates.
In a message to the two suspects, Blackmore said: “If Damien and Myles hear or receive this information, I will ask them to report to the police immediately.”
“Our hearts go out to the victims who died and were injured, their families, friends and communities. It is terrible what happened in our province today,” he said. CNN.
Sunday’s violent incident led authorities to step up security at the Saskatchewan Roughriders Canadian football game, the team said in a statement posted on Twitter.
“As a result, additional law enforcement personnel have been deployed to Mosaic Stadium and surrounding areas,” the statement said.
“The club operates a centralized command center on matchdays which allows direct connection to local emergency services and the ability to receive up-to-the-minute information in the event of an emergency.”
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