Manhunt launched for samurai sword attack suspect with sex crime conviction after party assault: sheriff

A man in California is on the run after he allegedly used a samurai-style sword to try to kill someone at a party, according to police.

Jonathan Bays, 41, allegedly tried to kill another individual at Creekside Apartments in Mariposa, California, on Saturday during a party, according to Sheriff Jeremy Briese. Bays allegedly used a "large Samurai style sword" during the attack and hit the victim in the wrist, hand, head and shoulder.

After trying to kill the other individual, Briese...