Two men who are still on the run are reported to have been charged with murder in the Canadian mass stabbing, as a manhunt is underway for the two who are said to be “armed and dangerous”.
The two suspects were behind the Sunday’s mass stabbing that killed 10 people and injured 18 others in an Indigenous community and the surrounding area in Saskatchewan, Canada, authorities said Monday, CNN reports.
According to the report, the Canadian mass stabbing suspects identified by police as Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson, are believed to have been travelling in a black Nissan Rogue with Saskatchewan license plate 119 MPI, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said, noting it’s unclear whether the pair may have changed vehicles.
Even though the suspects are still at large, police have charged them with first-degree murder, attempted murder and breaking and entering into a residence, the RCMP said Monday.
Leaders of the James Smith Cree Nation declared a state of emergency Sunday in response to “numerous murders and assaults” on members of the community, according to a news release. At least one attack also occurred in the neighbouring community of Weldon, police said.
“It is certainly a very significant event if not the largest we’ve seen in the last number of years,” RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said.
Some victims from the Canadian mass stabbing incident apparently were targeted while others may have been attacked randomly, police said.
Authorities urge residents in the area to be vigilant and take precautions, including sheltering in place in some communities, as the suspects are still at large.
The police issued a “civil emergency” alert warning those in the Regina area to be especially careful after police received a report the suspects may have been traveling there.
“Relentless” overnight attempts to find the two men were unsuccessful, the Regina police chief said in a Monday update.
“The two suspects are still at large, despite efforts through the night by @reginapolice and @RCMPSK,” Chief Evan Bray said in a tweet. “If anyone has information that would assist in locating and safely taking Myles and Damien Sanderson into custody, we urge you to call police.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is “shocked and devastated” by the attacks.
“As Canadians, we mourn with everyone affected by this tragic violence, and with the people of Saskatchewan. We also wish a full and quick recovery to those injured,” Trudeau said in a statement Sunday evening.