The short version
Late Sunday night (well, early Monday morning, depending on how you count 2 a.m.), New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot in Midtown Manhattan and rushed to Bellevue Hospital. He’s reported to be in critical but stable condition. The city and the team are praying, pacing and investigating — in that order.
What reportedly went down
Police say an argument broke out near West 38th Street and Seventh Avenue after two small groups left the same restaurant. The disagreement allegedly escalated, someone produced a gun, and shots were fired. Reports vary slightly on the exact wound location, but Boyd was struck and taken to the hospital. He was said to be drifting in and out of consciousness before stabilizing later that night.
Who the police are looking for
The NYPD released a photo of a man they want to question. He was last seen wearing all black — hat, sweatshirt and pants — with a black backpack and multicolored sneakers, and apparently ran east on West 38th Street. Investigators are also trying to track down two luxury cars, reportedly a BMW and a Mercedes, that sped away from the scene. No arrests have been announced yet.
Official responses and reactions
The Jets issued a brief statement acknowledging the situation and said they would not comment further. New York’s mayor publicly sent thoughts and urged continued efforts to curb gun violence across the city. Nearby fans and onlookers expressed shock and sadness — the kind of stunned, low-voiced chatter you hear when something that shouldn’t happen, happens.
Where this fits in Boyd’s career
Boyd signed with the Jets on a one-year deal earlier in the year and had been on injured reserve with a shoulder issue since August. Before landing in New York, he had stints with the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings, who picked him in the 2019 draft out of the University of Texas.
Investigation status and unanswered questions
Police are still piecing together motive and whether the altercation was directly related to Boyd or someone else in his party. The scene had multiple witnesses and mixed accounts, which makes the job tougher. Investigators are working leads — asking for more witness tips and footage — while the city waits for clearer answers.
Bottom line
This is a developing story: a high-profile player was shot, is recovering in the hospital, and police are actively hunting a person of interest and two getaway vehicles. It’s tense, it’s tragic, and it’s a reminder that late-night disputes can turn dangerously real in a blink. We’ll keep an eye out for updates and, like everyone else, hope Kris Boyd pulls through and gets back to health.
