New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is fighting for his life after being shot in the early hours of Sunday morning on West 38th Street in Midtown. The 29-year-old was rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
According to police, Boyd was shot in the abdomen during a dispute outside a restaurant that turned violent. Authorities are now searching for a suspect who fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV and have not yet made any arrests. The NYPD released a statement saying they were aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd but would not make any further comment at this time.
Boyd, who plays mainly on special teams, has been with the Jets since March and was a seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 after playing college football at Texas. He also spent time with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals before joining his current team.
However, Boyd's focus on football may have given him an unexpected advantage as a result of his difficult childhood. As he once revealed, having overcome many challenges, including the loss of his father and grandmother who helped raise him, he has learned to appreciate life's little things and keep a positive outlook despite adversity.
The incident comes at a particularly tough time for the Jets, with recent losses including that of one of their most beloved players, Nick Mangold, who died at 41 while seeking a kidney transplant in October. The team had also lost defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at just 24 years old earlier this month.
According to police, Boyd was shot in the abdomen during a dispute outside a restaurant that turned violent. Authorities are now searching for a suspect who fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV and have not yet made any arrests. The NYPD released a statement saying they were aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd but would not make any further comment at this time.
Boyd, who plays mainly on special teams, has been with the Jets since March and was a seventh-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 after playing college football at Texas. He also spent time with the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals before joining his current team.
However, Boyd's focus on football may have given him an unexpected advantage as a result of his difficult childhood. As he once revealed, having overcome many challenges, including the loss of his father and grandmother who helped raise him, he has learned to appreciate life's little things and keep a positive outlook despite adversity.
The incident comes at a particularly tough time for the Jets, with recent losses including that of one of their most beloved players, Nick Mangold, who died at 41 while seeking a kidney transplant in October. The team had also lost defensive end Marshawn Kneeland at just 24 years old earlier this month.
KRIS BOYD IS FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE AFTER BEING SHOT IN THE ABDOMEN!!!! 
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE HOW SCARY AND OVERWHELMING IT MUST FEEL TO BE IN HIS SHOES RIGHT NOW. 
AS A FOOTBALL FAN, IT'S AMAZING HOW HE'S BEEN ABLE TO TURN HIS LIFE AROUND AFTER GOING THROUGH SO MUCH CHAOS WITH GROWING UP WITHOUT PARENTS. 
BUT SERIOUSLY, WE NEED TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST AND PRAY FOR HIS FULL RECOVERY!!! 
AND I HOPE THE NYPD CATCHES THE SUSPECT SOON!!! 
meanwhile the jets are strugglin without mangold 
they need him back ASAP
. And on top of this, the Jets are already struggling without Nick Mangold 
... Marshawn Kneeland too?! It's like they're getting picked off one by one 
. I need Kris Boyd to get better and fast! The whole city is holding its breath for him 
Getting shot outside a restaurant? That's some crazy stuff right there! 
, Kris Boyd's situation is so intense! I'm sending all my positive vibes to him and his family 
I'm thinking about Kris Boyd and his family right now. This is really tough to hear he's been shot in the abdomen... I hope he recovers soon 
. The Jets team is already dealing with some tough losses, but this is just devastating news... sending love and support to Kris and the entire team 
! This is crazy to think about, especially with the Jets already dealing with all these losses. Did you know that NFL players are like 4-5 times more likely to die in a shooting compared to the general public? It's wild how much risk they put themselves out there on the field every week 
His speed and agility are seriously impressive. But I guess all that athleticism came at a cost, right? 
. Can't believe how violent things got outside that restaurant... like, what even was going on? 
Anyway, as a fan of the Jets (I guess you could say that), it's gotta be tough for everyone involved, especially with the recent losses you guys are dealing with. Losing Nick Mangold at 41 is just devastating 
. The Jets might not have the best record, but it's clear they've got heart 
. We'll just keep waiting to see what happens next 
He's been through so much in his life and still managed to bounce back. Having a tough childhood can't be easy, but it sounds like he's learned some valuable lessons from his family members who helped raise him.