The residents of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan will sleep easier tonight now that the second suspect in a shocking mass stabbing event has been located.
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“A collective sigh of relief”
Rhonda Blackmore (pictured) of the RCMP summed up the feeling at a press briefing on the evening of September 7, “This evening our province is breathing a collective sigh of relief.”
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A relentless man-hunt
Police had been looking tirelessly for Myles Sanderson since the stabbings occurred on September 4. It was believed he was injured and possibly would seek medical aid.
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Myles stole a vehicle and police were informed
On September 7, police were informed that Myles Sanderson was seen stealing a vehicle parked on the edge of a homeowner’s property, who thankfully was not injured during the theft.
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A high-speed chase
The police pursued Sanderson in a high-speed chase and were able to force his vehicle into a ditch. According to the police chief, officers found a knife inside the SUV and proceeded to arrest Myles Sanderson.
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Sanderson was pronounced dead at the hospital
Myles Sanderson was taken into custody at 3:30 pm local time and faced charges of first-degree murder. However, he was injured and taken to a hospital in Saskatoon, where he was soon pronounced dead.
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A wanted man since May
The Saskatoon police told the media that they had been looking for Myles Sanderson since May. After being released from prison early for violent crimes, he had stopped meeting with his parole officer and was considered “unlawfully at large.”
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A lengthy criminal record
Myles Sanderson had a lengthy criminal history, with a record showing 59 convictions since he was 18 years old for violent crimes and robbery.
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Sanderson had attacked some of the victims before
In addition, court papers show that two of the victims killed in Sunday’s stabbing spree, his mother and father-in-law Earl and Joyce Burns, had already been attacked and stabbed by Sanderson seven years earlier.
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Damien Sanderson was found dead
Myles’ accomplice his brother, Damien Sanderson, was found dead on August 5.
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Damien died from injuries that were not self-inflicted
The commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, Rhonda Blackmore, informed the press that Damien was found dead with injuries that did not appear to be self-inflicted. Photo: CBC News
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The body was found in James Smith Cree Nation
Sanderson’s body was found in James Smith Cree Nation, a First Nations community where most of the victims of the attack lived.
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Found in the grass
Damien Sanderson’s body was located in a heavily grassed area near a house being investigated by the police.
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Tragedy in Saskatchewan
The RCMP reported that at least ten people died and another fifteen were wounded during the attacks, which occurred at James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon to the northeast of Saskatoon on the morning of September 4th.
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Residents of James Smith Cree Nation are heart-broken
The attack shocked and saddened the residents of James Smith Cree Nation, which has a population of around 1,000 people and is located about 60 kilometers southeast of Prince Albert.
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Weldon village isn’t a violent place
In Weldon village, just 25km southwest of James Smith Cree Nation, residents were equally taken aback by events in their sleepy hometown of not quite 200 people. Photo: By Weldongeezer – Own work, Public Domain
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Not an easy task
It was quite difficult for the police to find the two suspects and they searched far and wide to prevent the brothers from attacking again.
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“Ongoing” and “relentless efforts”
In Twitter update posted on Monday, Regina police Chief Evan Bray had said the two suspects were still at large, despite “ongoing, relentless efforts through the night” from Regina police and RCMP officers to apprehend them. Photo: Twitter@evanjbray
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Hundreds of staff were on the case
Blackmore said hundreds of Saskatchewan RCMP staff, from operators to major crime units, were working on the investigation. In addition, the RCMP said that police from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta worked together on the investigations.
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Senseless violence
Authorities say at this time there is no known motive behind the attacks. Police said the victims were a mix of those chosen at random and some specifically targeted.
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Chief Bobby Cameron has suspicions
Nonetheless, according to The Globe and Mail, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron hinted in a press release that he believes drugs to have played a role. Photo: screenshot Global News
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Violence provoked by drugs in the community?
Chief Cameron said, “This is the destruction we face when harmful, illegal drugs invade our communities, and we demand all authorities to take direction from the chiefs and councils and their membership to create safer and healthier communities for our people.”
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Trudeau said the government will help with anything it can
Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau noted on Twitter that the government was in “direct communication” with local authorities, including the James Smith Cree Nation’s leadership, and “ready to assist in any way we can.”
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Trudeau wanted justice
Mr. Trudeau added, “Those responsible for today’s abhorrent attacks must be fully brought to justice.”
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Horrific, heartbreaking attacks
Trudeau also shared his condolences: “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.”
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Words from Saskatchewan’s Premier
Saskatchewan’s Premier Scott Moe thanked police, first responders, and healthcare professionals treating the victims on Twitter. Photo: Instagram@premierscottmoe
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“There are no words”
Premier Moe also shared his condolences for the grief the victims’ families and the communities are feeling, “There are no words to adequately describe the pain and loss caused by this senseless violence. All of Saskatchewan grieves with the victims and their families.” Photo: Instagram@premierscottmoe
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