New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot exterior a New York City restaurant early Sunday morning, in response to a legislation enforcement source briefed on the state of affairs.
The source mentioned Boyd was shot within the abdomen and later was rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
Earlier on Sunday, the New York Police Department advised NCS, a 29-year-old male was in “critical but stable condition” after being transported to the hospital. The police didn’t point out Boyd’s title.
The Jets mentioned in an announcement to NCS, they have been “aware of the situation” involving Boyd.
The group added they are going to have “no further comment at this time.”
According to the source, the incident occurred round 2 a.m. ET exterior of a restaurant on thirty eighth Street, close to seventh Avenue after a dispute escalated and two pictures have been fired.
No arrests have been made and the incident is presently being investigated.
The legislation enforcement source mentioned two vehicles have been noticed on a surveillance digicam leaving a parking storage close to the restaurant.
Both automobiles pulled over and interacted with Boyd and his group, the official advised NCS.
Moments later, the gunman opened hearth, hanging Boyd after which sped off in one of many automobiles.
The official added investigators are anticipated to get entry to the storage’s surveillance footage and are getting some cooperation from witnesses to the incident.
NCS has reached out to Boyd’s agent for remark.
The New York Post was first to report on the state of affairs.
Boyd was drafted within the seventh spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas by the Minnesota Vikings. He has additionally performed for the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans earlier than signing with the Jets this previous offseason.
In August, Boyd was positioned on the injured reserve with a shoulder damage.
Jets teammates together with Jermaine Johnson and Harrison Phillips requested for prayers for Boyd.
This story has been up to date with extra reporting