New York Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Involved in Critical Shooting Incident in Midtown Manhattan
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was involved in a critical shooting incident in New York City early Sunday morning. The 29-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen on West 38th Street in midtown Manhattan. The New York Police Department did not disclose the victim's name. The Jets spokesperson stated they were aware of the situation but had no further comments at this time.
The shooting occurred after a dispute outside Sei Less, an Asian fusion restaurant, escalated, resulting in the gunman firing two shots. Kris Boyd was rushed to Bellevue Hospital and is currently in critical condition. The suspected shooter fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, while a silver Mercedes-Benz Maybach also left after the incident. The NYPD is investigating the shooting, and no arrests have been made yet.
Kris Boyd, who signed a one-year $1.6 million contract with the Jets in March, was placed on injured reserve in August due to a shoulder injury. Before his NFL career, Boyd played college football for the Texas Longhorns. His former teammate Emmanual Acho expressed his prayers for Boyd on social media. Other teammates also requested prayers for Boyd's recovery and well-being.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also shared his prayers for Kris Boyd and highlighted the importance of addressing gun violence in the city. The Jets had no game scheduled on Sunday, having lost to the New England Patriots in their recent match. The situation involving Kris Boyd remains under investigation, and his teammates and the community are rallying behind him with prayers and support.