A tragic mass stabbing in a small Anishinaabe community in Canada has left one teenager dead and seven others injured, police confirmed Friday.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the attack occurred late Thursday in Hollow Water First Nation, about 180 kilometers north of Winnipeg. An 18-year-old woman, later identified as the sister of the suspect, died at the scene. Seven others, aged between 18 and 60, were hospitalized with injuries.
The suspect, 26-year-old Tyrone Simard, fled in a vehicle but died after colliding head-on with an RCMP cruiser during a police pursuit. The officer involved was critically injured but is expected to recover, AP News reported.
Victims of the attack were known to the suspect, including community member Michael Raven, who was stabbed while sleeping but is now conscious and recovering, according to People.
The sudden influx of casualties triggered a “code orange” alert at Winnipeg’s largest hospital, indicating a mass-casualty event, The Sun reported. Two patients were airlifted to the city for specialized treatment.
“This was a senseless act of violence that has shaken our community to its core,” Hollow Water leaders said in a statement. Support services and grief counseling are being offered to residents.
The Union of BC Indian Chiefs extended condolences to the community, calling the violence devastating and urging more resources for Indigenous communities to address crises and safety.
Police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the investigation remains active.
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