One of the suspects in the stabbings this Sunday in Canada was found dead, while the alleged accomplice, his brother, is still missing.
Authorities discovered the body of 31-year-old Damien Sanderson in the James Smith Cree Nation, where the attack took place, Reuters reports. The brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, has not yet been found. may be injured and seek medical helpPolice Commander Rhonda Blackmore explained at a news conference. Although wounded, the suspect is considered dangerous.
According to Blackmore, The body was found on Monday with “visible injuries”. Police believe they were not self-inflicted, however they did not specify what caused them. Asked if Myles Sanderson was a suspect in the death of his brother, the commander said that for now they have not yet been able to determine if he was involved.
Myles has an extensive criminal history (…). We consider him armed and dangerous. Don’t go near him,” she stressed.
On Sunday morning, two men attacked members of the Saskatchewan Indian community on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby town of Weldon. At least 10 people died and 18 were injured. in what is being described as one of the deadliest attacks in Canadian history.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the attacks “horrifying and disturbing” and said the government was closely monitoring the situation.
Canadian stabbings ‘horrifying and disturbing,’ says Justin Trudeau
“My thoughts are with the people who have lost a loved one and those who have been injured,” he said.
The leader of the federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations of Canada said the stabbings could be drug-related. “This is the destruction we face when harmful illegal drugs invade our communities,” Chief Bobby Cameron said. However, so far the police have not confirmed whether or not the suspects were under the influence of drugs.
Indigenous leader says drugs may have sparked stabbings in Canada
Source: Observadora
