New York Jets’ Kris Boyd Critically Injured in NYC Shooting

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is in critical condition following a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning in New York City. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), officers discovered a 29-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen at approximately 02:00 on West 38th Street, near Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. While the NYPD has not confirmed the victim’s identity, multiple sources, including CBS News New York, have identified Boyd as the individual involved.

Reports indicate that the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute that escalated to violence. As of now, the NYPD has made no arrests in connection with the incident. The Jets issued a brief statement acknowledging the situation: “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.”

In response to the incident, New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed his concern on social media, stating, “I am praying for 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.”

Kris Boyd signed a one-year contract with the Jets in March 2023 and has been on injured reserve since August. Before joining the Jets, he played for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him out of the University of Texas in 2019.

The Jets, currently with a record of 2-8, do not have a game scheduled for Sunday following their recent 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

As this is a developing story, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.