One person was killed and several people were injured after a suspect made a stab attack in a Canadian library.
A suspect is now in custody in connection with the lone wolf attack on Saturday afternoon in North Vancouver, employees tweeted.
The violence took place in and around the suburban Lynn Valley library branch, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Six people were taken to the hospital, emergency officials told Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Its conditions are not clear.
A man who works at a bank across the street from the library told the establishment that he witnessed the attacker being arrested after possibly being shot by police officers with rubber bullets.
“The police response was tremendous,” said Justin Prasad, according to CBC. “I have never seen so many police officers in one area.”
Rylan Harvey was dining and shopping nearby when he saw the wounded being carried on stretchers.
“I hope the victims are well,” he told CBC. “I am very sad that this happened in our community.”
He called North Vancouver a “peaceful and idyllic place”, where violence is rare.
“People seem to be generally shocked,” Harvey told CBC. “How the hell can that happen in North Van? I grew up five minutes from here. “
The police continue to look for witnesses to the stabbing violence.
