Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was recently shot in Manhattan, prompting immediate police and first responder presence at the scene. Aside from the revelation of all the known details thus far, the incident has prompted an outpouring of prayers for Boyd from the public. Read all about it below.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, — and at the center of the violence lay New York Jets cornerback
On November 16, 2025, the Jets player suffered a Video footage captured moments after the 29-year-old NFL star was shot has surfaced online, showing the at the scene that is now cordoned off.
According to law enforcement and sources close to the scene, unfolded shortly after 2 a.m. on West 38th Street near Seventh Avenue, — a well-known
Though police initially did not identify the victim's name, multiple sources later confirmed that the man struck by gunfire was in fact Boyd. He had reportedly been standing with a group of friends outside the upscale venue
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Law enforcement sources told that the dispute , ending in two shots being fired. One of those bullets struck Boyd in the abdomen, sending the 5-foot-11 defensive back
As the chaos unfolded, , while a second vehicle — — was also seen speeding away moments later. It
Witnesses on the scene have been , leaving authorities with limited firsthand accounts of what sparked the confrontation or who may have been involved.
However, dramatic images captured in the aftermath show a Rhino GX — a luxury armored SUV valued at up to — parked near the cordoned-off area as police swarmed the scene. Boyd reportedly drifted in and out of consciousness before being rushed to Bellevue Hospital, where he was as of Sunday evening.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has confirmed have been made, and the . Boyd joined the Jets this year after previous stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Texans.
Currently on injured reserve due to a preseason shoulder injury, Boyd has yet to play a snap this season. Despite his sidelined status, he remains a part of the team's roster, having signed a for 2025. Over the course of his NFL career, Boyd has earned more than $8 million, according to Spotrac.com.
Shortly after news of the shooting broke, began circulating online — offering a
Captured by bystanders and later reposted by local social media outlets, the video shows a large crowd of officers, onlookers, and what appeared to be friends of Boyd huddled around the injured athlete as he on the slick pavement.
In the gut-wrenching clips, first responders are seen urgently working to stabilize Boyd The atmosphere is tense and eerily quiet, with bystanders standing just feet away, some in shock, others filming, as uniformed officers
At one point, paramedics gently lift Boyd onto a stretcher, carefully securing him before wheeling him toward a waiting ambulance.
A second video, filmed from across the street, shows the scene moments later as police established a perimeter. Officers are seen , their flashlights scanning the ground for evidence as crime scene investigators work amid the neon-lit backdrop of Midtown's nightlife.
The wide cordon and growing police presence suggested — and the uncertainty surrounding the identity of the shooter.
As footage of the aftermath continued to spread across social media and concern mounted among fans, the New York Jets acknowledged the incident with a . The team opted to remain measured and cautious in its initial response.
"We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time," a Jets spokesperson NFL insider Jonathan Jones.
The National Football League (NFL) has also regarding the shooting. However, a league official confirmed to that it has been in contact with the Jets organization.
After learning of the tragic news, the public has turned to social media to express for Boyd's well-being. Comments flooded timelines and posts, many echoing a shared hope for his recovery.
One person simply , a sentiment that resonated widely across various platforms. Another , while a separate comment ,
Others voiced their support with words of encouragement. one commenter. someone else, capturing the hopeful tone many fans have clung to in the hours since the news broke.
As authorities continue their and the football community awaits further updates, the one constant has been the steady stream of prayers and heartfelt messages — a
