Three people stabbed inside Placer County library in Auburn. Assailant still on the loose

UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Placer County library triple stabbing, Auburn police say

A manhunt is continuing Tuesday night after three people were stabbed at the Placer County Library in Auburn, authorities said.

The attack, which was reported about 1:40 p.m., happened inside the facility at 350 Nevada St.

Two people were transported to hospital, one of whom had “critical” wounds, said Auburn Fire Department Battalion Chief Robert Zaucha. A third victim was released at the scene, he said.

“The Auburn Police Department is seeking assistance in locating the suspect who fled on foot and it is unknown if the suspect got on a bus or in a vehicle,” the police department wrote.

The suspect was described as a black man between the ages of 20 and 30, standing between 6-foot-3 and 6-foot-5. He weighs just under 200 pounds and was wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt, a black shirt, black shorts and black shoes.

Officials released photos Tuesday night of the suspect captured by video surveillance. He was seen running away from the library after the incident at the library, which remains cordoned off. The public is being asked to stay away from property, which includes the Placer County Board of Supervisors’ chambers, the Placer County Office of Education and other county offices. The library also backs up against E.V. Cain Middle School.

“If anyone sees a person matching this description please call the Auburn Police Department at 530-823-4234 or your local police agency,” the police department wrote.

This story was originally published December 10, 2019 at 3:48 PM.