STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tyana Darby, the mother of 9-year-old stabbing victim Jermaine Culver, said her son is afraid to stay in his home following Friday morning's attack in Mariners Harbor.





As a result, she said Jermaine will stay at a relative's house while police continue their investigation.



"My son is still scared. I don't want him in this area at all right now until they catch who did this," Ms. Darby said.



Police released a surveillance video that shows a man following the victim while he was walking in the vicinity of Union and Leyden avenues Friday at about 7:42 a.m.



The suspect then walked up behind the victim and stabbed him in the neck, shoulder and head before fleeing the location, police said.



The victim was able to run home, where 911 was called. He was then transported to Richmond County University Medical Center, West Brighton, where he was treated for his wounds and released, according to the statement.



"He's taking it easy today -- he's not out of the woods yet," Ms. Darby said.



Ms. Darby said she has no idea why anyone would harm her child.



"I just want to know why someone would do this," she said.

An NYPD spokeswoman said no arrests had been made as of Sunday afternoon, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website or by texting tips to 274637(CRIMES) then enter TIP577.