Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Scott Moe are responding to Sunday’s tragic stabbing deaths on the James Smith Cree Nation and the village of Weldon with sadness. “Yesterday’s attacks in Saskatchewan are shocking, and heartbreaking,” said Trudeau.
RCMP have issued arrest warrants for Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson, who are accused in the stabbing deaths of 10 people and injuring 18 others.
“Yesterday’s attacks were horrific beyond anything that any of us could ever imagine. 13 crime scenes, 10 lives tragically entered and many others wounded. There are no words to adequately describe the pain and loss suffered by the victims’ families. This loss, caused by these evil vicious senseless attacks, and all of Saskatchewan grieves with you,” explained Moe.
The province has deployed victim services to the area and the Prince Albert Grand Council and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations are also providing support.
Trudeau said he spoke to the Premier about Sunday’s attacks, committing Ottawa’s full support for the victims and their families.
The men are still on the run, suspected of being in Regina.
Police Chief Evan Bray said the officers are thoroughly investigating tips, but pleads with the public for information which may lead to arrests.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson are asked not to approach the men, but rather call police.