REGINA — The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service, in conjunction with the Saskatchewan RCMP and in collaboration with the families of the deceased victims, has released the names of the people who died as a result of the Sept. 4 stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon.
The deceased victims are identified as:
23-year-old Thomas Burns of James Smith Cree Nation;
46-year-old Carol Burns of James Smith Cree Nation;
28-year-old Gregory Burns of James Smith Cree Nation;
61-year-old Lydia Gloria Burns of James Smith Cree Nation;
48-year-old Bonnie Burns of James Smith Cree Nation;
66-year-old Earl Burns of James Smith Cree Nation (no photograph is available);
49-year-old Lana Head of James Smith Cree Nation;
54-year-old Christian Head of James Smith Cree Nation;
49-year-old Robert Sanderson of James Smith Cree Nation;
78-year-old Wesley Petterson of Weldon.
RCMP said they will not be identifying or confirming any relationships of the individuals identified.
Authorities say that to assist with ongoing reporting, several families of the deceased provided photographs of their loved ones which they have graciously permitted RCMP to share with news partners. They are the highest quality photographs available.
The identities of injured persons will not be released. Authorities can confirm one young teen was injured and the remaining injured are all adults. They will not be confirming other specific ages. Injured victims encompass both males and females.
Victims Services continues to work closely with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes and communicate with the families of the deceased and injured victims.
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