Canada was shaken by the brutality of the knife attacker the previous day. At least 10 people were killed and 18 injured in attacks in the state of Saskatchewan. Two fugitive suspects are sought.
10 people died and 18 were injured as a result of knife attacks in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan . According to the Canadian police statement, the attacks took place at 13 different locations in the James Cree resort and Weldon village. While the names and descriptions of 30-year-old Myles Sanderson and 31-year-old Damiens Sanderson, who are thought to be brothers, were shared with the public, it was reported that the suspects fled by car after the attacks. It was stated that arrest warrants were issued for the suspects for Murder , Attempted Murder And Theft.
THE POLICE IS MOBILIZED
It was announced that the two fugitive suspects were seen in the city of Regia, 320 kilometers south of the area where the attacks took place. Police checkpoints have been set up on highways. Saskatchewan police tweeted, “Don’t leave a safe place. Be careful when letting others into your home.” Noting that there is no concrete evidence that the suspects, who are thought to be armed and dangerous, have crossed to another province, police officials announced that searches are still being carried out in neighboring provinces of Manitoba and Alberta. The region covers an area as large as the European continent.
THE REASON IS UNCERTAIN
Police officials emphasized that some of the victims were targeted intentionally and some by chance, and noted that the motivation behind the attack has not yet been determined. On the other hand, the statement made by the Sovereign Indigenous Nations Federation, which represents indigenous communities, claimed that the attacks were related to drugs. “We experience such devastation when dangerous illegal drugs enter our communities,” the statement on behalf of 74 indigenous communities said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also made a statement about the attacks. “I was shocked and devastated by the horrific attacks today,” Trudeadu said. “As Canadians, we mourn with all those affected by this tragic violence and with the people of Saskatchewan.” James Cree resort where the attacks took place, a place of 3400 inhabitants inhabited by indigenous communities. The main livelihood of the people is agriculture and fishing. The population of Weldon village is 200.
