NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews took a man to the hospital after, police said, he was stabbed in North Miami Beach, Sunday morning.

North Miami Beach Police responded to the Jiffy Food store near Northeast 165th street and 15th Avenue.

According to reports, the victim walked into the business with a stab wound. One source told 7News the staff at the store was able to apply pressure on the man’s wound until paramedics arrived.

After hearing the news, a friend of the victim came by to find out what happened. “I really don’t know. Like I said, I’m just up here because I heard what happened, so I came up here to find out what was going on,” said Aletha Mitchell.

The victim was taken to Aventura Hospital in serious condition.

Police are still searching for his assailant. If you have any information on their whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.

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