Details released on stabbing victims
September 7, 2022, 9:37 am
The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan RCMP and in collaboration with the families of the deceased victims, are releasing the names of the people who died as a result of the September 4, 2022, stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, Saskatchewan.
Our hearts continue to go out to all the families and loved ones impacted by this immense tragedy.
Victims Services continues to work closely with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes and communicate with the families of the deceased and injured victims.
The deceased victims are identified as:
23-year-old Thomas Burns of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
46-year-old Carol Burns of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
28-year-old Gregory Burns of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
61-year-old Lydia Gloria Burns of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
48-year-old Bonnie Burns of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
66-year-old Earl Burns of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
A veteran of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), Earl Burns gave his life to save his wife and grandchildren during the attack.
49-year-old Lana Head of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
54-year-old Christian Head of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
49-year-old Robert Sanderson of James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan
78-year-old Wesley Petterson of Weldon, Saskatchewan
The identities of injured persons will not be released. We can confirm one young teen was injured and the remaining injured are all adults. Injured victims encompass both males and females.
28-year-old Gregory Burns of James Smith Cree Nation
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