Sask. RCMP issue dangerous persons alert after multiple stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation, Weldon
The Melfort RCMP has issued a dangerous person warning across the province following several stabbing calls in the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan.
A recent update on the province’s emergency warning website said there were multiple victims in multiple locations and it appeared the victims were being attacked at random.
inside alarm Released at 8:20 a.m. CT SundayThey said the two male suspects were believed to be traveling in a black Nissan Rogue with a Saskatchewan license plate 119 MPI. Since the suspects had access to a vehicle, the RCMP extended the alert coverage across the province.
The RCMP is identifying the suspects as Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson.
Damien Sanderson is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. with black hair and brown eyes.
Myles Sanderson is listed as 6 feet 1 inch tall and 240 pounds, with dark hair and brown eyes.
Area residents are advised to seek shelter immediately and to shelter in place. The RCMP said residents should be careful about allowing others into their home and not leaving a safe location.
Three STARS air ambulances from Saskatoon and Regina were dispatched to the scene of the crash between 6:01 and 6:49 a.m.
The alert was first issued at 7:12 a.m. Sunday and has since had several updates.
Residents in the James Smith area are also advised not to approach suspicious people and not to pick up hitchhikers.
Instead, the RCMP said it should report suspicious people, emergencies or information to 911.
They were also asked not to share police locations.