One Suspect Of Mass Stabbing In Canada Found Dead, His Brother Still Wanted By Police

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JAKARTA - Canadian police say one of the suspects in the mass stabbing was found dead, while another suspect, who is still a relative, is suspected of being injured and is still a fugitive.

The brothers are suspected of killing 10 people and injuring 18 others in a stabbing attack that rocked Saskatchewan's indigenous territory on Sunday.

The attack was among the deadliest in Canada's modern history. Police said some of the victims appeared to be targeted, while others appeared to be random.

Damien Sanderson, 31, was found dead at James Smith Cree Nation, while his brother Myles Sanderson, 30, "may be injured and may be seeking medical attention," Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the Saskatchewan Royal Canadian Mounted Police, told a news conference.

With the death of one Sanderson brother and injuries to others, the toll now stands at 11 dead and 19 injured, Blackmore said.

Damien Sanderson's body was found outdoors in a dense grassy area near a house under investigation, he said.

"We can confirm that he has a visible injury. This injury is not believed to be self-inflicted at this time," Blackmore said without elaborating on what caused the injury.

Asked if Myles Sanderson was also suspected of killing his brother, Blackmore said: "We haven't confirmed that. We can't say one way or another if Myles was involved in Damien's death."

He also warned that police still regard Myles Sanderson as a danger to the public, even if he is injured.

"Myles has a long criminal record involving people and property crimes. We consider him armed and dangerous. Don't go near him," Blackmore warned.

CBC News reports that police in the city of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon have been looking for Myles Sanderson since May, when he stopped seeing his parole officer, after serving sentences for assault, robbery, delinquency and threats.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the attack "shocking and heartbreaking". He said he had spoken to the chairman of James Smith's Cree Nation and Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe to pledge his government's support.

"The federal government will be there with the necessary resources right now in this time of crisis, but also we will continue to work as partners in the weeks, months and years to come through grief and healing," Trudeau said at Ottawa airport before flying to Vancouver.