Bronx Man Charged in Shooting of Jets’ Kris Boyd; Teammates, Coaches Express Relief at His Recovery
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd continues his recovery after being shot in midtown Manhattan last month, and now, police say they’ve made an arrest in the case. The NYPD announced Tuesday that 20-year-old Frederick Green of the Bronx has been charged with attempted murder in connection to the shooting. He also faces charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
The incident took place just after 2 a.m. on November 16, when Boyd and a group of teammates - Irvin Charles and Jamien Sherwood among them - were leaving a Manhattan nightclub. According to police, the players were approached by a group of men who began mocking their clothing.
Tensions escalated, a fight broke out, and Boyd was shot in the abdomen. Authorities confirmed that Boyd and his friends were not armed.
Video from the scene captured the chaotic aftermath. Boyd, 29, was seen on the ground surrounded by police officers, who began treating him before paramedics arrived. He was then placed on a stretcher and taken to the hospital.
Though the circumstances were harrowing, there’s been a wave of relief within the Jets organization in the weeks since. Boyd, who was already sidelined for the season with a shoulder injury, surprised teammates by visiting the Jets’ facility not long after the shooting. He even sat in on a special teams meeting - a sign that his recovery is trending in the right direction.
Boyd’s NFL journey has taken him through multiple cities. He spent his first four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before brief stints with the Arizona Cardinals and Houston’s practice squad in 2023. The Jets signed him earlier this year, but his season was cut short due to injury during summer practice.
Following the shooting, Boyd took to Instagram to share a hopeful message:
“God is real, God is powerful!
I’m sorry I have no words at the moment... Just grateful!
I’m coming along, starting to breathe on my own now. Sincerely appreciate everyone!”
Jets head coach Glenn spoke candidly about the emotional toll the news took on him and the team. His first thoughts, he said, were with Boyd’s young family.
“The first thing I thought about - he just had a kid,” Glenn said. “I’m thinking about his wife, I’m thinking about his kid, and I want to make sure that he’s OK. That’s the only thing that went through my mind.”
Glenn was able to speak with Boyd shortly after the shooting and came away encouraged by the player’s mindset.
“He’s in good spirits,” Glenn said. “His wife and his kid, they’re in good spirits.
And he will walk away from this just fine. I was happy with the way he felt, the way he sounded.”
As for Boyd’s football future, Glenn made it clear that wasn’t the focus.
“That’s something I didn’t even talk to him about,” Glenn said. “There’s a ton of time to talk about football after this incident happened.”
For now, the Jets are simply grateful that Boyd is on the mend - and that an arrest has been made. The legal process will play out, but the team’s attention remains on Boyd’s health and continued recovery.