This is what we know about the mass stabbing in Canada that left 10 dead and 18 injured – CNN en Español

(CNN) — Damien Sanderson, charged with multiple crimes in connection with the mass stabbing that left 10 people dead and 18 injured in Canada, was found dead Monday at the James Smith Cree Nation. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed at 1:17 a.m. that the deceased man who was found outdoors in a grassy area in the vicinity of a house being searched was Sanderson. “We can confirm that he has visible injuries. These injuries are not believed to be self-inflicted,” Deputy Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said at a news conference Monday. According to Blackmore, Myles Sanderson, Damien’s brother, could have suffered injuries, but they have not confirmed this so far. “But we want the public to know this because there is a chance that they will seek medical attention,” she said. “Even if he’s injured, it doesn’t mean he’s not dangerous.” Blackmore said Myles has a long criminal history involving both people and property. Police had already officially charged the two suspects with intentional murder and attempted murder, among other charges. Community leaders from the James Smith Cree Nation declared a state of emergency on Sunday in response to “numerous killings and assaults” against members of the community, according to a press release. At least one attack also occurred in the neighboring community of Weldon, according to police. “It’s certainly a very significant development, if not the largest we’ve seen in recent years,” Blackmore said previously. Some of the victims appear to have been targeted, while others are believed to have been attacked at random, police said. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the violent attacks “shocking and heartbreaking” and said the federal government will be there for the people of the James Smith Cree Nation. “My thoughts and the thoughts of all Canadians are with those who have lost loved ones and with those who are injured. This type of violence or any type of violence has no place in our country,” the prime minister said in a statement. press conference this Monday. As the search for Myles Sanderson continues, here’s what we know. How did the attacks unfold? Police received the first report of a stabbing at the James Smith Cree Nation at 5:40 a.m., and within minutes several more calls came in reporting other stabbings throughout the community, police said. Within a few hours, the situation turned into a massive stabbing with at least 25 victims, 10 of whom died. Three STARS Air Ambulance helicopters were dispatched to the James Smith Cree Nation during the attack, company spokesman Mark Oddan told CNN. The first crew to arrive went about triaging the victims and the second aircraft carried a medic to help triage and direct the emergency response, he said. Helicopter crews took some victims to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon and other patients were taken to local hospitals by ground ambulances, Oddan said. He was unable to provide details about the patients or their conditions. A police forensics team investigates the crime scene in the stabbing spree that left 10 dead. Police issued multiple dangerous person alerts throughout the morning, which spread across the province of Saskatchewan and into neighboring Manitoba and Alberta. Canadian Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino called on residents to take shelter. “To everyone in Saskatchewan, especially those near the James Smith Cree First Nation area, please shelter in place and stay safe,” he tweeted. The authorities have identified 13 different scenarios where the attacks took place. There may be more victims who were injured and self-transported to the hospital, police said, urging potential victims to contact law enforcement. “Our thoughts are with the many deceased and injured victims, their families, friends and the community. It is horrible what has happened in our province today,” Blackmore said. Who are the suspects? Less than three hours after the first attack was reported, police identified Damian Sanderson and Myles Sanderson as suspects in the stabbing death. Damien Sanderson, 31, was described by authorities as a 5-foot-5, 160-pound man with black hair and brown eyes. Myles Sanderson, 30, is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 250 pounds, has brown hair and eyes, according to police. Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson, the two suspects in the attack. What has been the response of the Canadian authorities? The violent attacks have shocked Canadian residents and officials. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called them “shocking and heartbreaking” and said the federal government will be there for the people of the James Smith Cree Nation. “My thoughts and the thoughts of all Canadians are with those who have lost loved ones and with those who are injured. This type of violence or any type of violence has no place in our country,” the prime minister said in a statement. press conference this Monday. Trudeau reported that he is monitoring the situation closely and urged everyone to follow updates from authorities. “The priority is keeping you and your loved ones safe. So be careful. If you see anything, if you have any information, call 911 to share it,” he said. For his part, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe offered his condolences to the province’s residents in a tweet. “There are no words to adequately describe the pain and loss caused by this senseless violence. All of Saskatchewan mourns the victims and their families,” Moe wrote. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba are jointly investigating the stabbings. “We are devoting the maximum number of resources to this investigation,” Blackmore said. Two emergency centers have been created to “provide health support” to the affected communities, the leaders of the James Smith Cree Nation said in a statement. In response to the stabbings, the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Soccer League announced increased security personnel at their game Sunday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Roughriders play at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. “The club operates a centralized command center on match day that allows immediate connection to local emergency services and the ability to receive up-to-the-minute information when any type of emergency occurs,” the team said in a statement on Twitter. CNN’s Paula Newton and Amir Vera contributed to this report.

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