New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd shot in NYC and critically injured, stories say

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is reportedly in vital, however steady, situation after a taking pictures Sunday in New York Metropolis.

The NYPD mentioned officers discovered a 29-year-old man shot within the stomach at round 2 a.m. on West thirty eighth Road close to Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, however didn’t affirm the sufferer’s identify. 

Sources advised CBS Information New York the taking pictures adopted a verbal dispute that escalated. CBS Sports activities, ESPN and the New York Publish reported Boyd was the person rushed to the hospital. Mayor Eric Adams later confirmed Boyd because the sufferer.

An announcement from the Jets mentioned, “We’re conscious of the scenario involving Kris Boyd and could have no additional remark right now.”

The most recent on the investigation

The NYPD mentioned a person was leaving Asian fusion restaurant Sei Much less with a small group after they have been confronted by one other group that had additionally left the eatery. An argument occurred and one individual within the opposing group took out a gun and fired twice. One shot hit the person within the chest, police mentioned.

The sufferer was transported to Bellevue Hospital in vital situation, going out and in of consciousness. He was in steady situation as of Sunday evening, legislation enforcement sources advised CBS Information.  

Police nonetheless have not pinned down if the dispute the attacker had was with Boyd’s group or one other group that was there. It has been a difficult investigative surroundings and police haven’t but uncovered a motive, the sources mentioned.

Investigators are trying to find two luxurious automobiles — a BMW and a Mercedes — that fled the scene.

No arrests have been made and there was no description of the shooter, in line with police. 

Adams mentioned on social media, “I’m praying for New York Jets participant Kris Boyd and his family members. Though we have gotten shootings to historic lows in our metropolis, we should proceed to work to finish gun violence. Too many younger lives have been tragically altered and reduce brief by this epidemic.”   

Boyd signed a one-year contract with the Jets in March and has been on injured reserve as a result of a shoulder damage since August.

He beforehand performed for the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him out of Texas in 2019. 

The Jets (2-8) would not have a recreation on Sunday after the staff’s 27-14 loss to the New England Patriots on Thursday evening. 

It is a growing story. Please stick with CBS Information New York for updates.