New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot
outside a New York City restaurant early Sunday morning, November 16, according
to police. Boyd was struck in the stomach and rushed to Bellevue Hospital,
where he remains in critical but stable condition.
Earlier in the day, the New York Police Department
confirmed that a 29-year-old man had been transported to the hospital in
serious condition, though they did not publicly identify Boyd as the victim at
that time.
The New York Jets released a brief statement
acknowledging the incident:
“We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further
comment at this time.”
According to initial reports, the shooting occurred
around 2 a.m. ET outside a restaurant near 38th Street and 7th Avenue.
Police say a dispute escalated outside the location, leading to two shots being
fired.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is
ongoing.
A law enforcement source said surveillance footage
captured two cars leaving a parking garage near the restaurant before pulling
over and interacting with Boyd and his group. Moments later, the shooter opened
fire, striking Boyd, and then sped off in one of the vehicles.
Investigators are working to obtain the full
surveillance footage and have received partial cooperation from witnesses.
Boyd, 29, was drafted in the seventh round of the
2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas by the Minnesota Vikings.
He later played for the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans
before signing with the Jets earlier this year.
He has been on the Jets’ injured reserve list since
August due to a shoulder injury. Several teammates, including Jermaine
Johnson and Harrison Phillips, have publicly asked fans to keep Boyd in their
prayers.
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