A chilling scene unfolded in the heart of Midtown early Sunday morning, leaving New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd fighting for his life. The 29-year-old athlete was shot, and police are urgently searching for the individual responsible.
The incident occurred just after 2 a.m., erupting from a dispute outside a popular restaurant. Two gunshots shattered the quiet of the night, striking Boyd in the abdomen. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition.
Investigators have released surveillance footage of a suspect, hoping the public can aid in their identification. The images depict a person of interest, now the focus of an intense manhunt across New York City.
According to reports, Boyd briefly entered the Sei Less restaurant, a known haunt for celebrities, but quickly felt uneasy. He described a palpable tension within the establishment, a sense that something was amiss.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing two luxury vehicles speeding away immediately after the shooting – a BMW X6 SUV and a Mercedes-Benz Mayback. Their involvement remains under investigation, and authorities are working to track their movements.
The Jets organization has acknowledged the situation, offering a brief statement but declining to comment further while the investigation is ongoing. Boyd, unfortunately, has not seen game time this season due to a preseason shoulder injury.
Prior to joining the Jets with a $1.6 million contract, Boyd had a career spanning several teams, including the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Texans. The question of whether he was the intended target of the shooting remains unanswered.
The investigation is active and ongoing, with detectives meticulously piecing together the events of that night. Every lead is being pursued in the hope of bringing the perpetrator to justice and understanding the motive behind this violent act.
