Suspect on the run after attack on officer, judge

By Phil Gast and Deanna Proeller, CNN

March 10, 2012 -- Updated 1121 GMT (1921 HKT)

Officers take cover outside the courthouse after the stabbing and shooting incident in Montesano, Washington.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• A judge and an officer were wounded at a courthouse in Montesano, Washington
• Authorities are still searching for the suspect
• Both the judge and the officer were treated and released from a hospital

(CNN) -- Authorities continued their search Saturday for a suspect who allegedly shot a female officer, stabbed a judge and fled a Washington state courthouse.

Undersheriff Rick Scott said the man gave his name as Michael Thomas when the officer approached him shortly after noon Friday inside the Grays Harbor County Courthouse in Montesano.

"He attacked her with a sharp-edged instrument," Scott said. "The judge rushed to the aid of the officer and actually struck the suspect physically, knocking him off of the deputy." The suspect cut Superior Court Judge David Edwards in the neck.

Deputy Polly Davin attempted to draw her weapon, but the suspect knocked her to the floor and took her weapon, officials said.

The suspect fired twice, hitting the deputy once in the shoulder. Seattle affiliate KING said the man left the courthouse with the handgun.

Both the judge and the officer were treated and released from a hospital, authorities said.

CNN's Maria P. White contributed to this report.

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