A development has emerged in the shooting incident involving New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd, who was injured last month in Manhattan. A person of interest has been taken into custody. According to NBC New York, sources familiar with the matter reported that the individual was apprehended in Buffalo and is currently being questioned, with assistance from U.S. Marshals and NYPD detectives.
The incident occurred outside a Midtown Manhattan restaurant on Nov. 16, leading the NYPD to release surveillance images of the suspected shooter. Boyd was taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition after being shot in the abdomen; no other injuries were reported. The shooter fled the scene. While the motive for the shooting remains under investigation, it is unclear whether Boyd was specifically targeted. Boyd, who had not played this season due to a previous shoulder injury, has remained involved with the Jets while on the injured reserve list. Jets coach Aaron Glenn stated that Boyd has been in good spirits following the incident, as reported by NBC New York.
CBS News reports that the person of interest, a 20-year-old from the Bronx with four prior arrests, including one for robbery as a juvenile, turned himself in to Buffalo authorities. He has not yet been charged with any crime related to the shooting. This development comes weeks after Boyd, 29, was shot and, while recovering, received an outpouring of concern and support from the sports community.
It is not yet clear whether the individual who surrendered, who has a prior criminal record, is the same person shown in the NYPD’s released photo. The possibility of extradition to New York City to face charges is still under review, CBS News states. Boyd’s career, which includes being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and spending time with the Arizona Cardinals and Houston’s practice squad before joining the Jets, has been affected by the incident. His coach has stated that he expects Boyd to make a full recovery.
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