One of the two men charged in fatal Saskatchewan stabbings was found dead on Monday, while the second accused, who is his brother, is still at large. Damien Sanderson, 31, was found dead with wounds that did not appear to be self-inflicted, said Rhonda Blackmore, commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, as reported by CBC.
Myles Sanderson, 30, is still at large and is wanted. The RCMP also confirmed Monday at the media briefing that the two are brothers. Ten people died in the attacks Sunday in various locations in the province, including James Smith Cree Nation. The injury toll has risen to 18. Myles faces three counts of first-degree murder; Damien had been charged with one count of first-degree murder. Both men were also charged with attempted murder and breaking and entering, reported CBC.
Police from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba were searching for the Sandersons after the attacks prompted a dangerous persons alert.
Police said Myles may have sustained injuries, though that has yet to be confirmed. “We do want the public to know this because there is a possibility he may seek medical attention,” Blackmore said. “Even if he is injured, that doesn’t mean he isn’t still dangerous,” Blackmore added, noting Myles’ lengthy criminal record for both persons and property crimes. CBC has confirmed Lana Head, 49, is one of the deceased from James Smith Cree Nation.
She leaves behind daughters Sable, 31, and Sage, 30, according to CBC. Saskatoon Police earlier confirmed they’ve been searching for Myles Sanderson since May, when he stopped meeting with his assigned caseworker and was classified as “unlawfully at large.”