TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)-- Police have identified a person of interest in an early morning stabbing investigation at a Topeka apartment Wednesday.

Police were called to 1122 SW Jackson around 12:30 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they found a male victim with what was described as a life-threatening stab wound.

The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.

Two witnesses were taken to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning.

Raymond Richard, 29, was identified Wednesday morning as a person of interest in the case.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Richard is asked to contact detectives at (785) 368-9400 or Crime Stoppers at (785) 234-0007.