New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Shot in NYC, in Critical but Stable Condition
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is reportedly in critical, but stable, condition after a shooting incident in New York City on Sunday. According to the NYPD, officers found a 29-year-old man shot in the abdomen at around 2 a.m. on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Although the NYPD did not confirm the victim’s name, sources told CBS News New York that the shooting followed a verbal dispute that escalated, and Boyd was the man rushed to the hospital. Mayor Eric Adams later confirmed Boyd as the victim.
A statement from the Jets said, “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.” The incident has sent shockwaves through the NFL community, with many fans and players expressing their support for Boyd and his loved ones. As the investigation continues, the NYPD is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify the perpetrator.
The Latest on the Investigation
According to the NYPD, a man was leaving Asian fusion restaurant Sei Less with a small group when they were confronted by another group that had also left the eatery. An argument occurred, and one person in the opposing group took out a gun and fired twice. One shot hit the man in the chest, police said. The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, going in and out of consciousness, but was in stable condition as of Sunday night, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
Police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting and have not yet determined if the dispute the attacker had was with Boyd’s group or another group that was present. The NYPD is reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. Investigators are also searching for two luxury vehicles — a BMW and a Mercedes — that fled the scene.
No arrests have been made, and there has been no description of the shooter, according to police. The incident has sparked concerns about gun violence in the city, with Mayor Adams stating, “I am praying for New York Jets player Kris Boyd and his loved ones. Although we’ve gotten shootings to historic lows in our city, we must continue to work to end gun violence. Too many young lives have been tragically altered and cut short by this epidemic.”
Boyd’s NFL Career and Current Status
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 (2-8) do not have a game on Sunday after the team’s 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
This is a developing story. Please stay with CBS News New York for updates. Anna Schecter contributed to this report. For more information, visit Here
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