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Some of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say.

Marco Mendicino says the government has “questions” about Myles Sanderson’s death in RCMP custody shortly after his arrest late Wednesday.Sanderson was the subject of a four-day manhunt after being named as a suspect in one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history. Eleven people were killed during the rampage, including one of the suspects, and 19 people were injured.

assistant commissioner Rhonda Blackmore spoke to Global News on Tuesday about what authorities know so far and what they are asking for from the public.She said she wants the public to continue to submit tips about Myles Sanderson, the suspect that is still on the loose, no matter how small or seemingly unrelated the information people have may seem.“Even if you believe it to be insignificant, we want that information because we never know when that small piece of information might turn out to be very important to the investigation,” Blackmore said.“(These were) heinous crimes… (the stabbings have) shown a violent tendency.”At least 10 people were killed and 19 others were injured after a series of deadly stabbings on Sunday. While Myles Sanderson remains at large, his brother Damien Sanderson, who had also been considered a suspect, was found dead Monday.

Saskatchewan stabbings: What we know as RCMP say 1 suspect dead, 2nd at large “As far as the ongoing investigation goes, we are still operating under the impression that Myles is in the city of Regina,” said Bray.He added that they are uncertain of who Myles may have been in the vehicle with. A sixth emergency alert was sent out around 11:40 a.m. by Saskatchewan RCMP reiterating that the two suspects were still at large, and that the investigation is ongoing.“Hundreds of Saskatchewan RCMP staff are dedicated to this investigation – this includes operators taking 911 calls and tips, to frontline officers patrolling our streets to the on-scene specialized forensic and Major Crime Unit teams who continue to follow up on all information and evidence gathered.”Officers are asking for people to remain vigilant, and a news release said that if there’s a risk to the public, alerts will go out.“If new evidence identifies public safety risks, we will let the public know through Saskatchewan’s Emergency Public Alerting program and alerts will be broadcast on TV and radio, and through cell phones.

Images: RCMP Saskatchewan via Storyful WELDON, Saskatchewan (AP) - One of the suspects in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has been found dead, and his injuries are not self inflicted, police said Monday as they continued the search for a second suspect.Regina Police Chief Evan Bray said Damien Sanderson, 31, has been found dead and that they believe his brother, Myles Sanderson, 30, is injured and on the run. While Damien’s body was found near the stabbing sites they believe Myles is in Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan."His body was located outdoors in a heavily grassed area in proximity to a house that was being examined.

Images: RCMP Saskatchewan via Storyful A series of stabbings in two communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, authorities said Sunday. Police are looking for two suspects.The stabbings took place in multiple locations on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, police said.Rhonda Blackmore, the Assistant Commissioner of the RCMP Saskatchewan, said some of the victims appear to have been targeted by the suspects but others appear to have been attacked at random. She couldn't provide a motive."It is horrific what has occurred in our province today," Blackmore said.She said there are 13 crime scenes where either deceased or injured people were found.

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Saskatchewan RCMP has identified the officer who died Saturday morning as 26-year-old Const. Shelby Patton of the Indian Head detachment.Saskatchewan RCMP Commanding Officer, Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said Patton was following two suspects who were allegedly driving a stolen truck from Manitoba.