Kris Boyd, a key player for the New York Jets, is fighting for his life after being shot in a New York City restaurant early Sunday morning. The NYPD has confirmed that the former Houston Texans cornerback suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and is currently listed as critical but stable at Manhattan's Bellevue Hospital.
According to officials, Boyd was outside a West 38th Street eatery when a dispute turned violent, prompting the gunman to fire two shots. The shooter fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, while another vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Maybach, also escaped.
The NYPD has launched an investigation into the incident and has yet to make any arrests. Boyd, 29, was shot just days after signing with the Jets on a one-year deal worth $1.6 million. Despite being in his first season with the team, a preseason shoulder injury has kept him sidelined.
Boyd's past experience speaks for itself - he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as a seventh-round pick in 2019 and spent four seasons with them before playing for the Arizona Cardinals and Texans. The NFL community is holding its breath as Boyd undergoes treatment at Bellevue, awaiting updates on his condition.
According to officials, Boyd was outside a West 38th Street eatery when a dispute turned violent, prompting the gunman to fire two shots. The shooter fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, while another vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz Maybach, also escaped.
The NYPD has launched an investigation into the incident and has yet to make any arrests. Boyd, 29, was shot just days after signing with the Jets on a one-year deal worth $1.6 million. Despite being in his first season with the team, a preseason shoulder injury has kept him sidelined.
Boyd's past experience speaks for itself - he was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as a seventh-round pick in 2019 and spent four seasons with them before playing for the Arizona Cardinals and Texans. The NFL community is holding its breath as Boyd undergoes treatment at Bellevue, awaiting updates on his condition.
this is soooo not what we need rn... like i was really looking forward to seeing krish boyd crush it on the field this season 
but now he's fighting for his life and its just heartbreaking 
I've been a huge fan of him since he was drafted by the vikings, and i know how hard he's worked to get where he is. $1.6 million is a lot of money, but i guess thats not what matters right now... my thoughts are with krish boyd and his family during this tough time 
please let him pull through 
just heard about Kris Boyd getting shot 
what's going on with these NFL players?! One minute they're making millions of dollars playing football, the next they're fighting for their lives 
I mean, I know injuries are part of the game, but this is just crazy 
how's that gonna affect his season?! The Jets are gonna have to wait it out for him, and who knows when he'll be back on the field 
? It's just so frustrating 
and the worst part is, we still don't even know who did this 
. Can we just get some answers already?! 
the nypd needs 2 step up their game ASAP 
hopefully he recovers soon! 
hope he recovers soon 
and I'm literally holding my breath waiting for updates on his condition 
he's such a talented player and now he's fighting for his life?!? 
just when you think football is all about physical toughness, it's life that comes first... can't believe Kris Boyd got shot in a restaurant 
hope he pulls through, this is crazy especially after signing with the Jets so soon... what was going on at that restaurant to lead to a shootout? 
and why did the shooter get away? seems like the NYPD is still searching for clues 
anyway, wishes for a speedy recovery for Boyd, we need our NFL stars healthy and safe 
like how did it come to this 
Boyd was just tryin to make a livin' play some football get paid 
and now he's fightin for his life 
my thoughts are with him 
hope he recovers fast 
and gets back on the field soon 
. The NFL is like our second family, right? We're all feeling this together 
. Let's hope they catch that shooter ASAP and bring them to justice 
Boyd's story is like a tragic movie plot, it's just not fair