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The NYPD has released two photos of a suspect wanted in connection with an investigation into a shooting that left New York Jets player Kris Boyd injured Sunday morning in Midtown Manhattan.
The photos showed a black man wearing a black beanie. The suspect has not been identified. The man was “wanted for assault”, according to the police.
“On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 2:06 a.m., in front of 156 West 38 Street, within the boundaries of Midtown South, an unidentified individual fired a firearm, striking a 29-year-old man in the abdomen,” police said in a Facebook post. “The unidentified individual fled the scene on foot eastbound on West 38 Street towards areas unknown.
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Kris Boyd shooting suspect seen in photo. The NYPD released this photo on November 17, 2025. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
A photo of the suspect in a shooting that left New York Jets player Kris Boyd injured. The NYPD released this photo on November 17, 2025. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
“The wanted individual is described as a man of medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a black cap, a black sweatshirt, black pants, multi-colored sneakers and a black satchel.”
Boyd, 29, was later identified as the shooting victim.
A friend of the veteran NFL cornerback and special teams player said Boyd is making progress in his recovery.
“He’s doing really well right now. He’s in good condition. He’s doing really well,” Eric Quander told the New York Post on Sunday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams also released a statement on the shooting.
“I pray for New York Jets player Kris Boyd and his loved ones,” Adams wrote in a post on
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The Jets said they were aware of the situation.
“We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will make no further comment at this time,” the team said in a statement.
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd attends an NFL football training camp, July 23, 2025, in Florham Park, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)
Boyd’s teammates, Harrison Phillips and Jermaine Johnson, asked fans to pray for Boyd on social media.
“Please everyone send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!! Lord, please hold your healing hand on Kris and guide him to health and safety,” linebacker Johnson wrote in a message.
“Lord, lay your mighty hand on him as he fights Lord God. Guide every doctor, nurse and surgeon who touches him, Lord,” Phillips added. “Give his family strength! Kris is a fighter and we are all here for him.”
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Police said a 29-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and taken to hospital where he was in critical but stable condition. Boyd was later identified as the victim.
