A horror mass stabbing in Canada has left 10 dead and 15 in hospital.
Police are searching for two men who they believe may have attacked "multiple" victims in the state of Saskatchewan.
The wanted pair are named as Damien Sanderson, 31, and Myles Sanderson, 30 and are thought to be travelling in a black Nissan Rogue.
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Rhonda Blackmore, assistant commissioner of the RCMP Saskatchewan, told a press conference broadcast by CTV news that some of the victims appear to have been targeted by the suspects, but others appear to have been attacked at random.
“At 5.40 this morning Saskatchewan divisional communications centre received a call reporting a stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation," she said.
The police have warned residents in the area around Regina, the provincial capital, to lay low and stay indoors, Mirror UK reports.
Ms Blackmore continued: "In the following minutes, we received multiple calls reporting multiple stabbings within the community.
“The suspects' names were Damien Sanderson and Myles Sanderson. We're dedicating a maximum number of resources to this investigation.
“Our thoughts are with the many victims, deceased and injured, their families, friends and communities. It is horrific what has happened in our communities today.”
The attacks took place in 13 locations across James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon in the state of Saskatchewan.
Police have urged locals not to approach the suspects and to remain in a secure location if possible.
Three victims have been identified so far, according to friends and family members who spoke with local media.
Wes Petterson, a 77-year-old widower who frequently helped out his neighbours, was reportedly killed and a mother-of-two Lana Head and her partner were also reportedly killed.
Ms Head’s former partner Michael Brett Burns told APTN News that Head and her current male partner died of their wounds.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter: "The attacks in Saskatchewan today are horrific and heartbreaking. I’m thinking of those who have lost a loved one and of those who were injured.
"We are closely monitoring the situation, and urge everyone to follow updates from local authorities. Thank you to all the brave first responders for their efforts on the ground."
Regina Police said a Dangerous Person Alert was issued on Sunday morning and was extended province-wide.
The pair were last sighted driving a black Nissan Rogue with licence plate 119 MPI in Saskatchewan’s capital of Regina, about 200 miles south of the attacks.
A police statement read: "The Regina Police Service is working with the RCMP to locate and apprehend the suspects. RPS has brought in additional investigative resources, working cooperatively, diligently and swiftly with the RCMP.
"The Regina Police Service is actively investigating on several fronts to locate and arrest the suspects.
"In addition, RPS has deployed additional resources for public safety throughout the city, including the football game at Mosaic Stadium."
The spate of stabbings is one of the deadliest mass killings in Canadian history.
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