New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd shot early Sunday, source says
By Jacob Lev, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, CNN
(CNN) — New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot outside a New York City restaurant early Sunday morning, according to a law enforcement source briefed on the situation.
The source said Boyd was shot in the stomach and later was rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
Earlier on Sunday, the New York Police Department told CNN a 29-year-old male was in “critical but stable condition” after being transported to the hospital. The police did not mention Boyd’s name.
In a statement to CNN, the Jets said they were “aware of the situation” involving Boyd, but “will have no further comment at this time.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a message on X he was praying for Boyd and his loved ones.
“Although we’ve gotten shootings to historic lows in our city, we must continue to work to end gun violence,” Adams added. “Too many young lives have been tragically altered and cut short by this epidemic.”
According to the source, the incident happened around 2 a.m. ET outside of a restaurant on 38th Street, near 7th Avenue after a dispute escalated and two shots were fired.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The law enforcement source said two cars were spotted on a surveillance camera leaving a parking garage near the restaurant.
Both vehicles pulled over and interacted with Boyd and his group, the official told CNN.
Moments later, the gunman opened fire, striking Boyd and then sped off in one of the vehicles.
The official added investigators are expected to get access to the garage’s surveillance footage and are getting some cooperation from witnesses to the incident.
CNN has reached out to Boyd’s agent for comment.
The New York Post was first to report on the situation.
Boyd was drafted in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas by the Minnesota Vikings. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans before signing with the Jets this past offseason.
In August, Boyd was placed on the injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Jets teammates including linebacker Jermaine Johnson and defensive tackler Harrison Phillips asked for prayers for Boyd.
“Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!! Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety,” Johnson said on X.
“Lord, place your mighty hand on him as he fights lord God. Guide every doctor, nurse, and surgeon who touches him lord,” Phillips said on X. “Give his family strength! Kris is a fighter and we’re all here for him.”
This story has been updated with additional reporting.
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CNN’s Ruben Correa contributed reporting.
