Shooting Case in Midtown Manhattan.
On Saturday evening, when it was late and on the early Sunday morning, Kris Boyd, a cornerback of the New York Jets, was critically shot in West 38th Street, which is in Midtown Manhattan, off Seventh Avenue. The incident in which the shooting was alleged to have taken place was just after 2:00 am, and it was outside a restaurant. Boyd was hit in the stomach, and he was put in Bellevue Hospital in New York City in a critical condition.
Police have provided images of a person of interest, and they are on the hunt for a suspect who got out of the scene in a blue BMW. The reason is not clear, and even the police have not determined whether Boyd was targeted.
Who is Kris Boyd and His Pro NFL Career?
At the age of 29, Boyd was a former college football player at the Texas Longhorns who was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings team in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was later stinting in the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans, where he earned a special-teams star.
In March 2025, Boyd was signed by the Jets on a 1-year agreement. This season has not been very good as he was taken off the injured list in August following shoulder surgery.
The Staging and the Present Situation.
The reports state that the incident was preceded by a verbal argument outside the restaurant, which culminated in gunshots. Boyd had witnesses saying it was a group of him and another group that were in the confrontation, but it is yet to be seen whether it was targeted at him.
He is still in critical but stable condition in Bellevue Hospital, where he is under care and observation. Teammates, coaches, and the Jets organization have requested privacy as investigations proceed and Boyd gets back on his feet.
Community and Team Response.
The Jets made only a cursory comment; they said, “We know of what has happened to Kris Boyd, and we have nothing to say at this moment. Other players posted about the incident in support and concern on social media, requesting fans and the general populace to remember Boyd and his family.
The fans in the stadium and at the city venues as well expressed disbelief and concern. The incident has also highlighted larger debates of gun violence in large cities, especially when it involves public personalities.
Influence on Boyd, the Team & Beyond.
- To Boyd himself, this assault is a fitting end to a career that has been characterized by perseverance, rising from being drafted late in the round to a special-teams star. The process of recovery will be emotional and physical.
- In the case of the Jets, Boyd was not playing at the moment since he was injured, but his positions in special teams and backup in the cornerback were anticipated outputs. His not being there at the moment, or in the long term, is a loss to the roster dynamics.
- Wider implications: The shooting underscores the concern of public safety among athletes in the urban environment, and can raise fresh concerns around the areas of security, risk control, and community relations, as to sports organizations operating in large cities.
What’s Next
The police are currently on the hunt to find a suspect, surveying the surveillance footage, and interviewing people who were on the site. Jets and hospital officials are supposed to update as soon as they become accessible.
Boyd, on his part, is being surrounded by his support system, namely family, ex-teammates, and friends. His recovery progress is still unknown, but the flood of support provided by the NFL population indicates that he will not have to go through it all by himself.
Final Thoughts
The killing of Kris Boyd is a sobering event that is not just about sport. It is a reminder to both fans and citizens of the nakedness of the person, even in the height of his or her career. Just as the battle to survive back to this acute situation becomes a battle that Boyd struggles to be back on his feet, the prayer of the entire Jets community and beyond is that he recovers safely and goes on to lead a healthy life.
