Man Surrenders After Shooting New York Jets Player Outside Manhattan Restaurant
A 29-year-old man, identified as one of two suspects wanted for allegedly shooting New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd outside an Asian fusion restaurant in Midtown Manhattan last month, turned himself in to authorities on Monday morning. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect surrendered along with his attorney.
The incident occurred on November 16 when a group of men started taunting Boyd and two other Jets players, wide receiver Irvin Charles and linebacker Jamien Sherwood, outside Sei Less restaurant near West 38th Street and Seventh Avenue. After a prolonged argument, a fight broke out, prompting gunfire that injured Boyd.
Boyd was shot in the stomach and had to be airlifted to Bellevue Hospital in critical but stable condition. He later checked himself back into the hospital, citing ongoing health concerns. The police have not released the identity of the suspect or announced any charges against him.
According to authorities, the shooting happened after a group of four to five men mocked the Jets players' clothing as they entered the restaurant. A fight ensued, and then gunfire erupted. Detectives used facial recognition technology to identify witnesses and track down the getaway vehicle's drivers. Additionally, a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to the suspect's social media account.
Police also recovered a $185,000 watch at the scene, which remains unclaimed as of Monday. The area where the shooting occurred is known for luxury cars and high-end restaurants, highlighting the upscale environment in which the incident took place.
Boyd signed with the Jets in March but has been on injured reserve since suffering a shoulder injury during practice in August. His health concerns have led to his ongoing hospital stay, adding another layer of complexity to this already disturbing case.
A 29-year-old man, identified as one of two suspects wanted for allegedly shooting New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd outside an Asian fusion restaurant in Midtown Manhattan last month, turned himself in to authorities on Monday morning. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect surrendered along with his attorney.
The incident occurred on November 16 when a group of men started taunting Boyd and two other Jets players, wide receiver Irvin Charles and linebacker Jamien Sherwood, outside Sei Less restaurant near West 38th Street and Seventh Avenue. After a prolonged argument, a fight broke out, prompting gunfire that injured Boyd.
Boyd was shot in the stomach and had to be airlifted to Bellevue Hospital in critical but stable condition. He later checked himself back into the hospital, citing ongoing health concerns. The police have not released the identity of the suspect or announced any charges against him.
According to authorities, the shooting happened after a group of four to five men mocked the Jets players' clothing as they entered the restaurant. A fight ensued, and then gunfire erupted. Detectives used facial recognition technology to identify witnesses and track down the getaway vehicle's drivers. Additionally, a Crime Stoppers tip led investigators to the suspect's social media account.
Police also recovered a $185,000 watch at the scene, which remains unclaimed as of Monday. The area where the shooting occurred is known for luxury cars and high-end restaurants, highlighting the upscale environment in which the incident took place.
Boyd signed with the Jets in March but has been on injured reserve since suffering a shoulder injury during practice in August. His health concerns have led to his ongoing hospital stay, adding another layer of complexity to this already disturbing case.
Kris Boyd is such an amazing player and now he's going through this after just joining the Jets... 29 years old, surrendering, it's crazy how things can escalate so quickly 
it's not like anyone was expecting a fight to break out outside that restaurant. I do hope he gets the help and support he needs for his health issues 
and maybe some time on the sidelines will be good for him too 
as for the suspect, just hoping justice is served and this case can get resolved soon 
. It's not just about the fact that someone got shot outside a restaurant; it's about the underlying social issues that led to this confrontation in the first place 
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. The suspect was caught due to a Crime Stoppers tip, but what if he wasn't? What if social media companies took it upon themselves to flag and remove hate-filled posts instead of relying on law enforcement? 
. Is this just a case of the haves vs. the have-nots? Are we seeing more and more incidents like this as our communities become increasingly divided by wealth and status? 
It's time for us to have a real conversation about these issues and find solutions that benefit everyone, not just the privileged few 
! I mean, who shoots someone outside a restaurant? It's like, what's the point of violence, you know? And it's not just him, his health concerns are really scary and I hope he gets better soon 
. The fact that these guys were taunting him and then things escalated is just shocking...it's like they thought they could just say whatever and get away with it 
. I'm glad the police were able to track down the suspect, but we need to make sure justice is served too 
. It's just another example of how violence can happen anywhere, even in our so-called "safe" cities...we need to be more vigilant and look out for each other 
. Anyway, hope Boyd recovers soon and gets back to his life 
. But on the bright side, Kris Boyd is doing okay, so that's a blessing. And $185k watch is straight fire 
, I wonder if it'll ever get claimed 
Man just had to resort to violence? I mean, what's going on with people these days? It's like we've lost all sense of respect and empathy for others. 
And that poor Jets player Kris Boyd, having to go through this after just signing up with the team! 
His health concerns are bad enough without getting shot outside a restaurant. 
It's like we need to take a step back and think about how our actions affect others. 
that's so scary 
) dealing with health issues on top of this traumatic experience 
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I mean, who wants to be on the run, right? It's way more stressful for everyone involved when the police just get their man. And $185k watch, cool, someone's gonna claim that eventually... 
I don't know why people are so surprised it happened though, NFL players getting disrespected all the time, they need to toughen up a bit. 
. And to think he had to be airlifted to the hospital because of it... poor guy 
. Can't people just leave others alone and let them live their lives in peace? 
, what's going on with people these days? 
and the next thing you know, BAM! 
gunfire everywhere 
and one of our football heroes gets hurt 
or mocking someone's clothes 
seriously though 
, we gotta keep each other safe 
especially in public places 
. hope Kris Boyd recovers fully soon 
. I mean, guys taunting the players outside the restaurant and then things escalate into gunfire? It's like, what were they even thinking?! 
The fact that Boyd had to be airlifted with a critical injury from a non-life threatening shooting just highlights how reckless some people can be 
can't wait for them to catch the other suspect too! 
what a waste of $$$ who would do such a thing tho? 
️ anyway, hope Kris gets well soon and gets back on the field ASAP 
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