Authorities have a person of interest in custody after the November 16 shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd. The suspect was apprehended in Buffalo, according to three sources familiar with the matter. U.S. Marshals and NYPD detectives assisted in the capture, and questioning was ongoing early Monday afternoon. Police released surveillance images of a suspected gunman weeks earlier.
Person in Custody
The suspect is held in Buffalo following the shooting that took place outside a restaurant in midtown Manhattan. Sources say the apprehension occurred in Buffalo, a few hours after the incident. Authorities are continuing to question the individual.
Surveillance Footage
Police released surveillance footage of the alleged gunman in the Kris Boyd shooting. Tracie Strahan reports that the video shows the suspect’s movements after the attack. The footage was made public after the NYPD posted images of a suspected gunman.
The Shooting Incident
The shooting happened just after 2 a.m., about halfway between Madison Square Garden and Times Square. Kris Boyd, 29, was shot in the abdomen and taken to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. The shooter fled the scene immediately after the attack.
Injuries Sustained
A bullet entered one of Boyd’s lungs, but no other injuries were reported. The victim was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Police have not yet identified the shooter.
Shooter Fled
The suspect left the area shortly after the incident, and no arrests were made at the scene. The shooter was later captured, according to sources.
Investigation of Motive
A motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and authorities said it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted. The NYPD has not confirmed any specific motive. The investigation continues.
Boyd’s Season and Recovery
Boyd has not played this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season‑ending injured reserve list on Aug. 18 with a shoulder injury that required surgery. He has remained around the team while recovering from the shoulder injury. The Jets have kept him on the roster during his rehab.
Coach Aaron Glenn’s Comments
Jets coach Aaron Glenn said he had spoken to Boyd and was confident in his recovery, saying he was “upbeat” in their recent conversation. “That’s what eases my mind, is that he’s in good spirits,” Glenn said on Nov. 19. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits and he will walk away from this just fine.”
Career Background
Boyd, a Texas native, played his first four seasons with Minnesota after being a seventh‑round pick by the Vikings out of the University of Texas in 2019. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals in 2023 and then joined Houston’s practice squad later that season. Boyd signed a one‑year contract worth $1.6 million with the Jets in March.
Contract Details
Boyd signed with New York as a free agent in March and was expected to be a key part of a revamped special teams unit under Glenn and special teams coordinator Chris Banjo. He signed a one‑year contract worth $1.6 million with the Jets. The team anticipated his return after the shoulder injury.
Key Takeaways
- A person of interest is in custody after the shooting of Jets cornerback Kris Boyd.
- Boyd remains in critical condition, and police released surveillance footage of the alleged gunman.
- Motive unclear; shooter fled the scene.
The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the attack. Boyd’s recovery remains uncertain, and the Jets are monitoring his condition closely. The case has drawn attention to player safety and the need for swift law‑enforcement action in high‑profile incidents.
