By The Canadian Press/Associated Press

Saskatchewan stabbings

More on the death of stabbing suspect Myles Sanderson

Sep 7, 2022 | 10:24 PM

ROSTHERN, Sask. – Mounties say Myles Sanderson, a suspect in a deadly series of stabbings in Saskatchewan, went into medical distress a short time after he was taken into custody.

RCMP say Sanderson had stolen a truck in the town of Wakaw and was arrested in the vehicle.

The 32-year-old was then pronounced dead at a Saskatoon hospital.

Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore says the RCMP has requested an independent investigation into the circumstances of Sanderson’s death.

Sanderson was wanted on charges, including first-degree murder, after a series of attacks that left 10 people dead and 18 injured on Sunday.

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A second suspect, Sanderson’s brother Damien, was found dead Monday.

The Associated Press reported that one official says Sanderson died of self-inflicted injuries.

AP also says the Saskatchewan commander of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police says officers forced Sanderson’s vehicle off the road and into a ditch. She says he was arrested, then went into medical distress and was pronounced dead at a hospital. The commander has given no details on the cause of death.