The serious incident involving NFL player Kris Boyd, was shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan

The serious incident involving NFL player Kris Boyd

Kris Boyd

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  Kris Boyd, 29-year-old cornerback for the New York Jets, was shot early Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan (around 2 a.m.), in front of 156 West 38th Street (near 7th Ave). 

• The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, and was rushed to Bellevue Hospital Center in critical but stable condition. 

• The incident appears to have stemmed from a dispute outside a restaurant. 

• No arrests have been made yet; authorities are investigating and searching for a suspect believed to have fled in a luxury SUV. 

Who Kris Boyd is

• Kris Boyd played college football at the Texas Longhorns, and was drafted into the NFL in 2019 by the Minnesota Vikings.

• He later played for the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals before signing with the Jets in March 2025. 

• He had not played this season due to a shoulder injury and had been placed on injured reserve. 

Implications and reactions

• The Jets organization issued a brief statement: “We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.” 

• Teammates and others in the league have posted messages of support and asked for prayers for Boyd and his family.

• The incident once again raises broader concerns about gun violence in New York City, safety in public spaces, and the vulnerability of public figures. The city’s leadership also highlighted that shootings remain a “public-safety challenge.” 

What to keep an eye on

• Official updates from Bellevue Hospital and the Jets about Boyd’s condition (whether his condition improves to stable or other developments).

• Law-enforcement updates: whether a suspect is identified/arrested, motive clarified, surveillance footage, etc.

• Statements from Boyd, his agent or family, once he is able to speak.

• The effect this has on the Jets’ season, schedule and morale, given Boyd’s role (especially on special teams) and the team’s broader context.

This is a deeply troubling incident. For someone like Kris Boyd — who climbed through college, got drafted, battled injuries and reached the professional level — to be struck down in an off-field moment is a stark reminder that even high-profile athletes are not shielded from violence. It underscores the importance of community safety, and how quickly life can change. My hope is that he recovers fully, and that the investigation produces answers and accountability.