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Person of Interest in Kris Boyd Shooting Surrenders in Buffalo

Police are questioning a 20-year-old who turned himself in, with charging and transport decisions pending.

Overview

  • The NYPD says a 20-year-old person of interest surrendered in Buffalo nearly three weeks after New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot in Midtown Manhattan.
  • Investigators report the individual has not been charged and is in custody for questioning as authorities coordinate next steps across jurisdictions.
  • Police previously released surveillance images and sought tips during the multi-week search following the Nov. 16 incident outside the Sei Less restaurant.
  • Detectives say a verbal dispute over clothing escalated into a fight, two shots were fired, and one struck Boyd in the abdomen, lodging near his pulmonary artery.
  • CBS News reports the person of interest is a Bronx resident with four prior arrests, including a juvenile robbery, as Boyd continues his recovery.