Suspect wanted for 7 train stabbing that left victim in critical condition

Police are searching for a suspect in a stabbing on a 7 train in Queens
Police are searching for a suspect in a stabbing on a 7 train in Queens. Photo credit DogoraSun via Getty Images, NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Police released an image Tuesday of a suspect in a stabbing on a 7 train this week that left a man in critical condition.

The 25-year-old victim was stabbed Sunday night near the 111th Street station in Corona.

According to police, the suspect approached the victim from behind around 11:30 p.m. and stabbed him multiple times in the back with a sharp object.

The suspect fled before EMS arrived and rushed the victim to New York-Presbyterian in Queens. He was listed in critical condition.

The suspect is believed to be in his early 20s, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Featured Image Photo Credit: DogoraSun via Getty Images, NYPD