BREAKING: New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition after being shot outside a club in Midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning. The incident unfolded around 2 a.m. near West 38th Street and Seventh Avenue, prompting an urgent police investigation.
Witnesses report that Boyd, who is 29 years old, was involved in a verbal altercation surrounded by a group before the shooting occurred. The NYPD has confirmed that the shooter fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, with reports of another vehicle—a silver Mercedes-Maybach—also leaving quickly after the gunfire.
Photos from the scene show a luxury armored SUV, a Rhino GX valued at nearly $300,000, parked outside the restaurant where the shooting occurred. Boyd was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness prior to being rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
The Jets confirmed that Boyd is currently on injured reserve and was inactive for the team’s most recent game. The situation has sparked concern among teammates and fans, with Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson II urging followers on X to send prayers for Boyd’s recovery.
In a statement, Johnson said, “Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!! Lord, please hold your healing hand over Kris.” Current and former teammates have taken to social media to express their support and concern for Boyd’s well-being.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also expressed his sympathies via X, stating, “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.”
As the investigation continues, no arrests have been made, and many individuals at the scene have been uncooperative with police inquiries. The NYPD is actively pursuing leads to identify the shooter.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing concerns over gun violence in urban areas, with Boyd’s condition raising alarm across the sports community. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward.
Updates on Boyd’s condition and the investigation are expected as this story develops. Stay tuned for more breaking news on this urgent situation.
