Police Say One Suspect Killed All Victims in Saskatchewan Stabbing Tragedy, Including Brother

RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore speaks during a press conference at RCMP F Division Headquarters in Regina on Sept. 4, 2022, while a sign displays images of suspects Damien Sanderson (L) and Myles Sanderson. The Canadian Press/Michael Bell

SASKATOON—Police now believe one of the two suspects in the mass stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan killed all the victims, as well as the other suspect, who was his brother.

In the early morning hours of Sept. 4, nine people were stabbed to death on the James Smith Cree Nation, and another in the nearby village of Weldon. Soon after, the RCMP launched a search effort for suspects Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson. On Sept. 5, police announced Damien’s body had been found on the James Smith Cree Nation. Myles was arrested on Sept. 7, but the RCMP says he went into medical distress and died in hospital shortly after.