The second suspect in a knife rampage that killed 10 and injured 18 people across rural Canada over the weekend has died of self-inflicted injuries after his truck was run off the road by police. An official told The Associated Press that Miles Sanderson, 30, died after being captured around 3:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday near Rosthern, Saskatchewan. Earlier, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police released the names of the 10 people killed during Sunday’s stabbings in Saskatchewan, as the manhunt for Miles Sanderson enters its fourth day. Those who died ranged in age from 23 to 78 and include: Thomas Burns, Carol Burns, Gregory Burns, Lydia Gloria Burns, Bonnie Burns, Earl Burns, Lana Head, Christian Head and Robert Sanderson of the James Smith Cree Nation and Wesley Peterson of Weldon. A day earlier, Damien Sanderson, 31, the second suspect and Miles’ brother, was found dead from injuries that did not appear to be self-inflicted, police said. His body was recovered in a grassy area on the James Smith Cree Nation near a home police were investigating. Both men have been named by police in connection with the violence that left 10 dead and 18 others injured in stabbings at 13 locations across the province of Saskatchewan, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
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Alberta opposition leader honors Canadian veteran killed in knife attacks
ICYMI: Rachel Notley, the opposition leader of Alberta’s New Democratic Party, commemorated the victims killed during a series of brutal knife attacks in northern Saskatchewan on Sunday, paying special tribute to Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Earl Burns, who was one of the murdered. “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family of veteran Earl Burns and to so many others in Saskatchewan who are grieving the loss of loved ones in this senseless violence. You are all in our hearts at this incredibly difficult time,” the provincial politician tweeted on Tuesday night. Graeme Massie8 September 2022 06:05 1662609646
‘They actually died protecting their family’: Relative describes Saskatchewan stabbing victims as ‘heroes’
ICYMI: Burns family “matriarch” Bonnie Goodvoice Burns and her son, Gregory “Jonesy” Burns, died as “heroes” Sunday after a series of knife attacks in northern Saskatchewan on Sunday left 10 dead. “They actually died protecting their family,” said the 48-year-old mother’s brother and the 28-year-old man’s uncle, who he said he found side by side in the driveway of their family home on the James Smith Cree Nation on Sunday. Graeme Massie8 September 2022 05:00 1662606286
Names, photos released of victims killed in knife attack
ICYMI: On Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan RCMP released the names of all the victims killed in Sunday morning’s brazen attacks, noting that they represented a mix of those chosen at random and some specifically targeted. Those who died ranged in age from 23 to 78 and include: Thomas Burns, Carol Burns, Gregory Burns, Lydia Gloria Burns, Bonnie Burns, Earl Burns, Lana Head, Christian Head and Robert Sanderson of the James Smith Cree Nation, and Wesley Petterson of Weldon. Read more about each of the people who died on Sunday and their stories here with the Independent:
‘Random’ Saskatchewan stabbing victims named by police
‘No one in this town is going to sleep again,’ says 78-year-old victim’s niece Graeme Massie8 September 2022 04:04 1662602806
GoFundMe set up for mother and son killed in Saskatchewan stabbings
ICYMI: Mark Arcand, the brother of Bonnie “Goodvoice” Burns, 48, said during a press conference Wednesday that a GoFundMe has been set up for his sister and his nephew, Gregory “Jonesy” Burns, 28. after the death of mother and son. both were killed Sunday during a horrific knife attack in northern Saskatchewan. “In the early morning hours of September 4, 2022, Bonnie Burns and her 28-year-old son, Gregory, were killed in a senseless act of violence in their home on the James Smith Cree Nation,” organizer Shelley Arcand wrote. “Nothing anyone can do will bring Bonnie and Gregory back, but we would like to ease the financial burden on the surviving family members as they try to move on. Any money raised will go towards Brian and their boys for specialist counseling and ongoing support as they deal with this tragic situation,” it added. The online fundraiser has a goal of $50,000 and within just a few hours of going live it had already raised more than $5,000. Graeme Massie8 September 2022 03:06 1662599076
Second Saskatchewan suspect dead from self-inflicted wounds after 10 killed in one of Canada’s worst attacks
Miles Sanderson, a suspect in a weekend stabbing rampage that killed 10 and injured 19 people in a First Nations community in rural Canada, died of a self-inflicted wound after being arrested Wednesday, officials said. An unnamed Canadian official told The Associated Press that Sanderson died when police ran his car off the road. The suspect was taken alive by ambulance before later succumbing to his injuries, Global News reports, citing multiple unnamed law enforcement sources.
Second Saskatchewan stabbing suspect dead from self-inflicted wounds after 10 dead
Both suspects in the stabbing spree are now being accounted for Graeme Massie8 September 2022 02:04 1662599022
We are hurt. We are devastated but not defeated’: Family members share memories of victim killed in attack
ICYMI: Bonnie Burns’ relative discussed how “the most important thing to Bonnie was family,” noting how his sister had recently celebrated milestones like being sober for 15 years. “These are the things we want to remember.” “She was a member who made a difference in people’s lives,” she said, recalling her home filled with love and care. “And the children always came first.” Grigoris, known to his family as “Jonesy”, was a wonderful child, his uncle recalled. “He worked in the community, built houses, did what he could to help his mum and dad and take care of his three brothers. And those are the things we want people to recognize and remember.” “This mountain is the devastation of what happened to our family member and what it will take to heal from senseless acts like what happened to our community in our family in our province and our country,” the relative said. Family members of Bonnie ‘Goodvoice’ Burns are holding a press conference to discuss memories of Burns, who died Sunday during the stabbing attacks, and her son, 28-year-old Gregory Burns. (Saskatoon Tribal Council press conference/CBC) “When I think about what the future holds for my sister, my family members, they would like us to move forward to heal but never forget. Carry love in your heart. Have compassion, be united, think of other people.” “We have shed many tears in the last two days. But at the end of the day, we loved our sister, Brian’s wife, Chuck’s daughter, our niece our nephew… and they loved us back. That’s what we want people to remember. “We are hurt. We are devastated, but we are not defeated.” Graeme Massie8 September 2022 02:03 1662598611
The second suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being stopped by police
Miles Sanderson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound when police in Canada ran off the road Wednesday afternoon, an unnamed official confirmed to The Associated Press. “An official familiar with the matter said officers ran Sanderson’s vehicle off the road. The official said the escapee’s injuries were self-inflicted, but did not elaborate on when the injuries occurred or when he died. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.” the AP reported. (AP) Graeme Massie8 September 2022 01:56 1662595306
‘Words can’t express the pain we feel’: Family members announce GoFundMe for surviving victims
ICYMI: Bonnie “Goodvoice” Burns, 48, and Gregory Burns, 28, died side by side, “in their home, in their backyard, that much we know,” the 48-year-old’s brother said at a press conference Wednesday . A third woman, later identified as Lydia “Gloria” Burns, 61, arrived at the scene early in the morning after a call from Bonnie. Her body was found next to the mother and son in the driveway of the family home on the James Smith Cree Nation. Bonnie had three other sons, one of whom, 13-year-old Dayson, was stabbed in the neck while trying to help his mother and older brother, the relative said during the news conference. The other two boys were inside the family home. “These two young boys woke up screaming, unable to help … one of the young boys was hiding behind a high chair watching everything unfold,” he said, describing the trauma that unfolded in the family’s home that Sunday. morning. Grigoris, who has two children of his own and one on the way, said his uncle: At the end of the press conference, the relative described how the three surviving sons and their family will need all the help they can get to continue their healing journey. The relative announced that he will be starting a GoFundMe for the Burns family, for which he will provide a link in the coming days. Graeme Massie8 September 2022 01:01 1662592542
Saskatchewan Premier offers grace to law enforcement
Premier Scott Moe took to Twitter to thank officers for their efforts to arrest Miles Sanderson on Wednesday after four days of intensive manhunting. “To the men and women in uniform who worked day and night to track down and arrest this dangerous criminal, thank you. We owe you all a…
