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New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically wounded in Manhattan shooting
Kris Boyd, a 29-year-old cornerback for the New York Jets, was shot in the abdomen early Sunday morning and remains in critical condition, according to the New York Police Department and team officials.
Shooting details and police response
Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 02:00 local time (07:00 GMT) reporting a shooting outside Sei Less, a high-end restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Authorities confirmed the incident but have not yet identified a suspect or made any arrests, per a statement to CBS News.
The NYPD declined to name the victim publicly, though a Jets spokesperson confirmed to the BBC that Boyd was the individual injured.
Team and player reactions
The Jets acknowledged the situation in a brief statement: "We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time."
Teammate Jermaine Johnson, a linebacker for the Jets, took to X (formerly Twitter) to call for support:
"Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety. Lord I ask that you please just get him through this safely,"
Jermaine Johnson via X
Fans and fellow players also shared messages of prayer and solidarity on social media, urging Boyd's recovery.
Boyd's career and recent status
Boyd joined the Jets earlier this year after stints with the Houston Texans (2022-23), Arizona Cardinals (2021), and Minnesota Vikings (2017-20). He had been placed on injured reserve in August due to a shoulder injury sustained during team practice.
Investigation ongoing
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the shooting or potential motives. The NYPD's investigation remains active.
