10 killed and 15 injured in random stabbings rampage as police hunt suspects

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Two men are believed to have killed 10 people and injured at least 15 others in stabbing attacks in Canada, according to police.

The stabbings are reported to have occurred in the Saskatchewan province with local forces naming Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson as the two suspects at large, the Daily Mirror reports.

According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan, the gruesome attacks spread over 13 crime scenes including James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon.

Some of the victims may have been targeted by the two suspects while others were attacked randomly, the police said.

Police also divulged that there is a possibility that there were more injured victims who had transported themselves to different hospitals.

Local residents have been urged by police to remain in a safe location and to not confront the suspects.

Regina Police said in a statement: "The Regina Police Service is assisting the RCMP in its investigation to apprehend two males who are suspects in multiple stabbings in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon areas.

"A Dangerous Person Alert issued this morning by the Melfort RCMP was extended province-wide a few hours later (Sunday, September 4, 2022).

"The most recent Emergency Alert from the RCMP, at 12:22 p.m., indicates the suspect vehicle, was spotted on Arcola Avenue in Regina at approximately 11:45 a.m.

"The vehicle is a black Nissan Rogue with SK license 119 MPI."

"The Regina Police Service is working with the RCMP to locate and apprehend the suspects. RPS has brought in additional investigative resources, working cooperatively, diligently and swiftly with the RCMP.

"The Regina Police Service is actively investigating on several fronts to locate and arrest the suspects.

"In addition, RPS has deployed additional resources for public safety throughout the city, including the football game at Mosaic Stadium."

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