URGENT UPDATE: New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot early Sunday morning and is currently in critical but stable condition at Bellevue Hospital. This alarming incident occurred outside a club in Midtown Manhattan around 2 a.m., according to the NYPD.
Witnesses reported that Boyd, 29, was involved in a verbal altercation with a group before the shooting happened near West 38th Street and Seventh Avenue. Details remain unclear, as police have not confirmed if he was the intended target. A source told the New York Post that Boyd was seen drifting in and out of consciousness before being transported to the hospital.
The shooter reportedly fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, with a silver Mercedes-Maybach also speeding away immediately after the gunfire erupted. As investigations continue, no arrests have been made, and many witnesses have been uncooperative with authorities.
Boyd, who joined the Jets this year and is currently listed on injured reserve, was not active in the team’s recent game. The Jets organization has acknowledged the incident, stating, “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.”
Teammates and fans have taken to social media to express their support. Jermaine Johnson II, a fellow Jets linebacker, urged followers to send prayers for Boyd, saying, “Lord, please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also weighed in, stating on social media, “I am praying for the 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.”
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence in urban areas, and the investigation remains a top priority for the NYPD. As more details emerge, the Jets community and fans across the country are anxiously awaiting news on Boyd’s condition and the status of the investigation.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story unfolds.
