NFL player Kris Boyd, a cornerback for the New York Jets, is in critical condition after being shot in Manhattan early Sunday morning. The 29-year-old Boyd suffered an abdominal injury and was rushed to the hospital, where he remains under critical care.
The incident occurred outside a high-end restaurant called Sei Less, and police received a 911 call about the shooting at around 02:00 local time. However, authorities have not named Boyd as the victim, but confirmed that he had been shot through a spokesperson for the Jets team.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with police still searching for any potential suspects. The NYPD has stated that they do not currently have anyone in custody.
Boyd's condition has sent shockwaves of concern among his teammates and fans, with linebacker Jermaine Johnson posting on X (Twitter) asking for prayers for his injured teammate.
"Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety. Lord I ask that you please just get him through this safely," Johnson wrote in a heartfelt message.
Other Jets players and fans have also been reaching out, expressing their support and well-wishes for Boyd's recovery from the life-threatening shooting. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks faced by athletes competing at the highest level.
The New York Jets released a statement saying they are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd but will not make any further comment at this time.
The incident occurred outside a high-end restaurant called Sei Less, and police received a 911 call about the shooting at around 02:00 local time. However, authorities have not named Boyd as the victim, but confirmed that he had been shot through a spokesperson for the Jets team.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing, with police still searching for any potential suspects. The NYPD has stated that they do not currently have anyone in custody.
Boyd's condition has sent shockwaves of concern among his teammates and fans, with linebacker Jermaine Johnson posting on X (Twitter) asking for prayers for his injured teammate.
"Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety. Lord I ask that you please just get him through this safely," Johnson wrote in a heartfelt message.
Other Jets players and fans have also been reaching out, expressing their support and well-wishes for Boyd's recovery from the life-threatening shooting. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks faced by athletes competing at the highest level.
The New York Jets released a statement saying they are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd but will not make any further comment at this time.
! I mean, can you even imagine being in their shoes? 
The guy's already dealing with all the pressure of playing in the NFL and then BAM, he gets shot?! It's just crazy 
. My thoughts are with Kris Boyd and his family right now 
. Fingers crossed that he'll pull through this thing 
. Team sports is so intense, you gotta be ready for anything 
. Poor guy's gonna need all the love and support he can get during this tough time 
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. It's crazy to think about how quickly things can go wrong, especially in a place that's supposed to be safe. The whole team and fans are obviously worried sick about him 
. Hope he makes a full recovery soon 
! This is so scary and it makes you think about how athletes have to deal with the dangers of their job every day 
. The Jets are being super quiet about this, but we need them to be more open and transparent, like, ASAP? 
Fingers crossed that Kris pulls through and gets back on his feet soon 
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. I'm sending all my positive vibes to him and his family for a speedy recovery 
. It's crazy to think about how quickly life can change and how one wrong move can lead to serious consequences 
. We're all rooting for him, Jets Nation is coming together to get behind Kris! #JusticeForKrisBoyd #GetWellSoonKris #NFLStrong
... we need to be having more nuanced conversations about the consequences of their actions 
, what's crazy is how his teammate reacted on socials with a prayer post 
, authorities need to get to the bottom of it ASAP 
, football is supposed to be an exciting sport, but now we're worried about players' safety 
, can't even go out to a restaurant without being shot 
, just hope kris boyd recovers from this and gets back on the field soon 
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. I mean, what's next? A reality show about the dangers of being famous in NYC? 
The Jets need to step up their security game, like, pronto 
. Can't even walk out of a fancy restaurant without risking life and limb? 
It's like they say, "you can't make this stuff up"... or can you? 
. The Jets team is being super supportive too, that's really great to see 
. Boyd's gonna be back on the field in no time, he just needs some good vibes and a speedy recovery 
my thoughts are with him and his family 
NYPD is doing their thing, but it's gonna take some serious detective work to catch whoever did this... meanwhile, Kris Boyd is just lying there in hospital, and we can only pray for his speedy recovery