Victims of the stabbing spree identified

The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, working 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 Sunday, September 4 stabbings. The RCMP says, “Our hearts continue to go out to all the families and loved ones impacted by this immense tragedy.”

Victims Services is also working closely with the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes to communicate with and provide support for the families of the deceased and injured victims. Several of the families whose family members died in the stabbing rampage have graciously agreed to share photos of their loved ones.

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 (no photograph is available)

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 Saskatoon Tribal Council says there are more than fifty family members of those injured, in Saskatoon, and White Buffalo Youth Lodge is taking donations for those families. Anyone making a monetary donation must do so by cheque only during daytime hours while the secretary is in. They are also taking clothing (children’s or adults), hygiene products, food (snacks or non-perishables, toys and games, and books.