URGENT UPDATE: New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical but stable condition following a shooting outside a club in Midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. near West 38th Street and Seventh Avenue, prompting an immediate investigation by the NYPD.
Witnesses report that Boyd, 29, was involved in a verbal altercation surrounded by a group before the gunfire erupted. Authorities have confirmed that Boyd was shot in the abdomen and is currently being treated at Bellevue Hospital. He was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness before being admitted.
The shooter fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, according to eyewitness accounts. A silver Mercedes-Maybach was also seen speeding away after the shooting, but many potential witnesses have been uncooperative with police investigations.
The NYPD has not made any arrests at this time, and it remains unclear whether Boyd was the intended target of the shooting. The Jets organization has acknowledged the situation, stating, “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.”
Boyd, who joined the Jets this year, was placed on injured reserve and did not participate in the team’s recent game. The news has elicited an outpouring of support from teammates and fans alike. Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson II took to social media, urging followers to pray for Boyd, saying, “Lord, please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his concern and called for action against gun violence, stating, “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 developing story is not only a tragedy for Boyd’s family and friends but also highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in urban areas. The Jets community and fans are rallying around Boyd as he fights for his life.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Jets organization and the broader community are holding their breath for a positive outcome for Boyd.
