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A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the November 16 shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd in Manhattan, police announced Tuesday. The suspect, identified as Frederick Green, was taken into custody in Buffalo, New York, on Monday. The NYPD has charged him with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon.
According to police statements, the shooting occurred early in the morning after Boyd and several companions, including two other Jets players, left a restaurant in Midtown. Police said a group of men approached and taunted them, which led to a physical confrontation. During the fight, police allege Green shot Boyd in the abdomen and then fled the scene. Authorities also stated that Boyd and his friends were not armed.
Boyd, 29, was transported to a hospital where he was in critical condition, according to police. He was treated for a gunshot wound and hospitalized for several days before being released. He later returned to the hospital for additional health issues related to the injury.
According to law enforcement sources, Green turned himself in to police. It was not immediately clear if he had obtained legal representation. Boyd joined the Jets this season but has been on the injured reserve list since August. The team declined to provide a comment on the charges but noted that Boyd had recently visited the team's facility.
How it may affect me
As a U.S. reader:
• This public shooting in a major commercial and tourist area of Manhattan may influence perceptions of safety for visitors and residents.
• The suspect faces charges including attempted murder, and the case's progression through the justice system will now be a public matter.
• The provided information does not indicate any immediate, direct impact on national policy, league rules, or other public services as a result of this incident.
