Do you know this man? Police asking for tips to ID 'person of interest' in deadly stabbing in Southwest Detroit

Suspect in a stabbing is pictured
Person of interest in a stabbing is pictured. Photo credit Detroit Police Department

DETROIT (WWJ) -- The Detroit Police Department is asking for tips from the public as they investigate a deadly stabbing on the city's Southwest side.

At around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, police said a 31-year-old man was outside a business in the 7400 block of Dix when he was stabbed by an unknown suspect.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he died of his injuries. His name was not released.

Police did not disclose the name of the business. There are a couple of Mexican restaurants, a gas station and a liquor store in that area.

A motive for this crime is unknown, as police are still searching for the stabber.

Person of interest in a stabbing
Person of interest. Photo credit Detroit PD

On Friday, the DPD released a photo of a person of who was in the area at the time of the incident. Calling the man in the image a "person of interest" in this crime, police said they're looking for speak with him.

Anyone recognizes the person of interest, or who has any information about this crime, is asked to call the Detroit’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP (1-800-773-2587).

DetroitRewards.tv is offering a $1,000 reward for the tip that moves this case forward. The case number is 2405190006 and must be included when leaving the tip.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Detroit Police Department