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Canada’s horrific knife rampage over as last suspect dies

RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki speaks with victims' family members during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe speaks with one of the victims' family member during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns greets a victim's family member during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Darryl Burns, brother of victim Gloria Burns, speaks during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Darryl Burns, brother of victim Gloria Burns, embraces another family member of a victim during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the RCMP in Saskatchewan speaks during a press conference at RCMP "F" Division Headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, the final suspect in a stabbing rampage that killed 10 people in and around a Canadian Indigenous reserve died after being arrested by police Wednesday following a three-day manhunt, authorities said. (Michael Bell/The Canadian Press via AP)

RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki speaks with victims' family members during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe speaks with one of the victims' family member during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns greets a victim's family member during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Darryl Burns, brother of victim Gloria Burns, speaks during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Darryl Burns, brother of victim Gloria Burns, embraces another family member of a victim during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations event where leaders provide statements about the mass stabbing incident that happened at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, Canada, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the RCMP in Saskatchewan speaks during a press conference at RCMP "F" Division Headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, the final suspect in a stabbing rampage that killed 10 people in and around a Canadian Indigenous reserve died after being arrested by police Wednesday following a three-day manhunt, authorities said. (Michael Bell/The Canadian Press via AP)

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the RCMP in Saskatchewan speaks during a press conference at RCMP "F" Division Headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, the final suspect in a stabbing rampage that killed 10 people in and around a Canadian Indigenous reserve died after being arrested by police Wednesday following a three-day manhunt, authorities said. (Michael Bell/The Canadian Press via AP)

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the RCMP in Saskatchewan speaks during a press conference at RCMP "F" Division Headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, the final suspect in a stabbing rampage that killed 10 people in and around a Canadian Indigenous reserve died after being arrested by police Wednesday following a three-day manhunt, authorities said. (Michael Bell/The Canadian Press via AP)

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the RCMP in Saskatchewan speaks during a press conference at RCMP "F" Division Headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, the final suspect in a stabbing rampage that killed 10 people in and around a Canadian Indigenous reserve died after being arrested by police Wednesday following a three-day manhunt, authorities said. (Michael Bell/The Canadian Press via AP)

Mark Arcand, right, who's sister Bonnie Burns and nephew Gregory "Jonesy" Burns were killed during a series of violence attacks at James Smith Cree Nation over the long weekend, and Brian "Buggy" Burns, Bonnie Burns's husband, speak to media at a press conference in Saskatoon on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, 32, and his brother Damien, 30, are accused of killing 10 people and wounding 18 in a string of attacks across an Indigenous reserve and in the nearby town of Weldon. Damien was found dead Monday, and police were investigating whether his own brother killed him. (Liam Richards /The Canadian Press via AP)

Mark Arcand, who's sister Bonnie Burns and nephew Gregory "Jonesy" Burns were killed during a series of violence attacks at James Smith Cree Nation speaks to media at a press conference while holding a photo in Saskatoon on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Myles Sanderson, 32, and his brother Damien, 30, are accused of killing 10 people and wounding 18 in a string of attacks across an Indigenous reserve and in the nearby town of Weldon. Damien was found dead Monday, and police were investigating whether his own brother killed him. (Liam Richards /The Canadian Press via AP)

A mourner holds a candle at a vigil in honor of the victims of a mass stabbing incident at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, in front of City Hall in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

A mourner holds a candle at a vigil in honor of the victims of a mass stabbing incident at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, in front of City Hall in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

People hold candles at a vigil in honor of the victims of a mass stabbing incident at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, in front of City Hall in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

People embrace a vigil in honor of the victims of a mass stabbing incident at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Saskatchewan, in front of City Hall in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

This combination of photos provided by Royal Canadian Mounted Police shows stabbing victims, from top left, Bonnie Burns, Carol Burns, Christian Head, Lydia Gloria Burns, and Lana Head. From bottom left, Wesley Petterson, Thomas Burns, Gregory Burns, Robert Sanderson, and Earl Burns. Myles Sanderson, 32, and his brother Damien, are accused of killing 10 people and wounding 18 others in the attacks that spread across the rural reserve and into the nearby town of Weldon, Saskatchewan. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police via AP)

Police and investigators gather at the scene where a stabbing suspect was arrested in Rosthern, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Canadian police arrested Myles Sanderson, the second suspect in the stabbing deaths of multiple people in Saskatchewan, after a three-day manhunt that also yielded the body of his brother fellow suspect, Damien Sanderson.(Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer lays down a marker on a road outside Rosthern, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Canadian police arrested Myles Sanderson, the second suspect in the stabbing deaths of multiple people in Saskatchewan, after a three-day manhunt that also yielded the body of his brother fellow suspect, Damien Sanderson.(Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Firefighters gather at the scene where a stabbing suspect was arrested in Rosthern, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Canadian police arrested Myles Sanderson, the second suspect in the stabbing deaths of multiple people in Saskatchewan, after a three-day manhunt that also yielded the body of his brother fellow suspect, Damien Sanderson.(Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press via AP)

Police and investigators are seen at the side of the road outside Rosthern, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. Canadian police arrested the second suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in the province of Saskatchewan on Wednesday after a three-day manhunt during which they had found the body of his brother. (Kelly Geraldine Malone/The Canadian Press via AP)

FILE - This combination of images shown during a press conference at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "F" Division headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan, on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, shows Damien Sanderson, left, and his brother Myles Sanderson. Canadian police said Monday, Sept. 5 Damien Sanderson, one of the suspects in the killing of multiple people in a series of stabbings has been found dead, and his injuries are not self inflicted. They said his brother, also a suspect, may be injured and remains on the run. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police via AP, File)

Canada’s horrific knife rampage over as last suspect dies