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Jets Cornerback Kris Boyd Critically Injured in Manhattan Shooting as Police Seek Suspect

The mayor’s office confirmed Boyd as the victim following an overnight shooting outside a West 38th Street business.

Overview

  • Boyd, 29, was shot in the abdomen and taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he is listed in critical but stable condition, according to authorities.
  • Police say the gunfire followed an altercation around 2 a.m. near Seventh Avenue on West 38th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Investigators report no arrests; witnesses said the attacker fled in a vehicle, with some accounts describing an SUV that police have not confirmed.
  • The New York Jets acknowledged the situation in a brief statement and said they would not comment further at this time.
  • Boyd signed with the Jets in March and has not played this season after shoulder surgery placed him on injured reserve, as teammates and NFL figures post messages of support.