Kris Boyd, 29-year-old cornerback for the New York Jets, is in critical condition after being shot in midtown Manhattan early Sunday morning. According to authorities, Boyd was rushed to the hospital following a shooting outside a high-end restaurant called Sei Less, where police responded to a 911 call at around 02:00 local time.
As of Monday, Boyd's status remains unknown due to ongoing investigations by the New York Police Department (NYPD). Despite initial reports claiming Boyd as the victim, NYPD officials have so far refused to comment on his identity. However, Jets team officials confirmed that Boyd had indeed been involved in the incident and were tight-lipped about details.
A member of the Jets team, Jermaine Johnson, expressed concern for Boyd's well-being by posting a heartfelt plea on X, asking fans to pray for his teammate's recovery. While Boyd was previously dealing with an injury during training in August that led him to join the injured reserve list, this incident is believed to be unrelated.
The NYPD has stated that no suspect is currently in custody and are working tirelessly to piece together events surrounding the shooting. As more information comes to light, it remains unclear whether anyone will face charges in connection with Boyd's injuries.
This tragic event highlights the growing issue of gun violence in the United States, including in major cities like New York City.
As of Monday, Boyd's status remains unknown due to ongoing investigations by the New York Police Department (NYPD). Despite initial reports claiming Boyd as the victim, NYPD officials have so far refused to comment on his identity. However, Jets team officials confirmed that Boyd had indeed been involved in the incident and were tight-lipped about details.
A member of the Jets team, Jermaine Johnson, expressed concern for Boyd's well-being by posting a heartfelt plea on X, asking fans to pray for his teammate's recovery. While Boyd was previously dealing with an injury during training in August that led him to join the injured reserve list, this incident is believed to be unrelated.
The NYPD has stated that no suspect is currently in custody and are working tirelessly to piece together events surrounding the shooting. As more information comes to light, it remains unclear whether anyone will face charges in connection with Boyd's injuries.
This tragic event highlights the growing issue of gun violence in the United States, including in major cities like New York City.
. I know he was dealing with an injury, but this is just senseless 
. As a parent, it's terrifying to think about your kid being involved in something like this. How are we supposed to keep them safe when there are people out there with no regard for human life? 
And the NYPD saying they can't comment on his identity? That just feels so insensitive 
. I'm sending all my thoughts and prayers to Kris and his family, but at the same time, I'm hoping the authorities catch whoever did this ASAP 
. Gun violence is a growing problem in our country and it's got to stop 
. We need to do better than just talking about it, we need to take action 
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️ I mean what's going on with all these shootings? Can't we just live without that drama 
the Jets team is being super tight-lipped but Jermaine Johnson's post was really sweet 
let's all send our positive vibes to Kris Boyd and his loved ones 
and what's up with the NYPD not giving us any info on Boyd's status? come on, guys, be transparent! 
gun laws need to be re-examined, for real tho 
29 yr old just trying to live his life and gets caught up in all this violence 
hope he recovers soon 
from the Jets and everyone involved in the NYPD 
And what's with the secrecy around Boyd's identity? That's just weird... 
It's all about accountability, you know? We need to hold our leaders responsible for addressing this growing problem. And what's up with the NYPD not releasing any info on Boyd's identity? That's some shady stuff 
. This incident just shows how deep-seated our gun violence issue is – it's not just about individual acts, but a systemic problem that needs to be addressed by our elected officials 
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. We need to find a way to make our communities safer, you know? 
It's not just about Kris Boyd, it's about all the other people who get hurt by gun violence 