Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a gunman who shot a Birmingham musician during a robbery earlier this week.

Birmingham police on Thursday night released surveillance photos that show the attack. It happened overnight Tuesday - about midnight - outside of Desert Island Supply Company at 5505 First Avenue North in the Woodlawn area.

The victim - a musician in the band JoyBoy - was in the band that played at the venue Tuesday night. He was leaving and loading up equipment after the show when he was approached by a black male during an apparent robbery attempt.

The two struggled, and police said the victim was shot multiple times and taken to UAB Hospital. No arrests have been made.

Friends say the victim underwent surgeries Wednesday and Thursday to repair his liver, kidneys and bowels. He was listed as critical but stable, according to a hospital spokeswoman, and is now breathing on his own.

Sgt. Bryan Shelton said the suspect is described as a black male, about 6-feet, 1-inches tall. He weighs about 150 pounds, has a dark complexion and is estimated to be between 20 to 25-years old.

Anyone with information is asked to call robbery Det. Harless at 205-254-1753 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.