New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition following a shooting that occurred Sunday in New York City. The NYPD reported that officers discovered a 29-year-old man shot in the abdomen around 2 a.m. on West 38th Street, near Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.
Authorities have not confirmed the victim’s identity, but sources indicate that Boyd was the individual transported to the hospital. Mayor Eric Adams later identified Boyd as the victim in a social media statement. The Jets released a statement saying, “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.”
Shooting Incident Details
According to numerous sources, the shooting followed a verbal altercation that escalated. The NYPD stated that Boyd was leaving an Asian fusion restaurant with a small group when they encountered another group that had also exited the establishment. An argument ensued, leading one member of the opposing group to pull out a gun and fire twice, with one bullet striking Boyd in the chest.
Boyd was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition and was reportedly fluctuating in and out of consciousness. By Sunday night, police officials noted that he was in stable condition. Investigators have yet to determine if the initial dispute involved Boyd or a different group present at the scene.
The NYPD has released images of a man wanted for questioning in connection to the case. The individual was last seen wearing a black hat, black sweatshirt, black pants, and multicolored sneakers, while carrying a black backpack. He fled the scene on foot heading east on West 38th Street. Additionally, authorities are searching for two luxury vehicles, a BMW and a Mercedes, that left the area post-incident. No arrests have been made so far.
Kris Boyd’s NFL Career
Kris Boyd signed a one-year contract with the Jets in March and has been on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury since August. He previously played for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him out of Texas in 2019.
The Jets, holding a 2-8 record, did not have a game on Sunday following the team’s recent 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots. In a nearby bar, Jets fans reacted to news of Boyd’s shooting, expressing their concern and sadness over the incident.
