New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot outside a New York City restaurant early Sunday morning, November 16 according to police who say Boyd was shot in the stomach and was later rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
Earlier on Sunday, the New York Police Department told reportersthat a 29-year-old male was in “critical but stable condition” after being transported to the hospital. The police did not mention Boyd’s name.
The Jets said in a statement they were “aware of the situation” involving Boyd, adding they will have “no further comment at this time.”
According to reports, the incident happened around 2 a.m. ET outside of a restaurant on 38th Street, near 7th Avenue, after a dispute escalated and two shots were fired.
No arrests have been made, and the incident is currently being investigated.
The law enforcement source said two cars were spotted on a surveillance camera leaving a parking garage near the restaurant. Both vehicles pulled over and interacted with Boyd and his group.
Moments later, the gunman opened fire, striking Boyd and then sped off in one of the vehicles.
The official added investigators are expected to get access to the garage’s surveillance footage and are getting some cooperation from witnesses to the incident.
Boyd was drafted in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas by the Minnesota Vikings. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans before signing with the Jets this past offseason.
In August, Boyd was placed on the injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Jets teammates including Jermaine Johnson and Harrison Phillips asked for prayers for Boyd.
