U.S. Olympic volleyball star Danielle Scott stabbed trying to save her sister

Clarification: An earlier version of this story misidentified the victim.

Five-time U.S. Olympian Danielle Scott was seriously injured in a domestic violence incident Sunday in Louisiana that claimed the life of her sister.

A two-time Olympic silver medalist in volleyball, Scott suffered knife wounds to her legs and hands, while her sister, Stefanie Vallery, was fatally stabbed in the violent rampage. 

Vallery's daughter, who was also present, suffered minor injuries.

Baton Rouge police are searching for the suspect, Vallery's estranged husband Michael, who fled the scene. 

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“USA Volleyball sends our strength, love and support to Danielle and her family,” USA Volleyball CEO Jamie Davis said. “We are deeply saddened by this heinous incident yet so proud of Danielle’s incredible bravery and wish her a speedy recovery.”

Scott was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2016.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family pay for funeral costs and medical treatment.