Bronx man charged with attempted murder shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boydpolice announced Tuesday.
New York The police department said 20-year-old Frederick Green was charged late Monday. Police said Monday that a “person of interest” was in custody, but did not release his name. It was not immediately clear whether Greene has an attorney. He also faces additional charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.
Boyd was shot in the stomach just after 2 a.m. on November 16 in midtown Manhattan. Boyd, his friend and two other Jets players, Irvin Charles and Jamien Sherwood, left the club and were approached by a group of men who made fun of their clothing, police told reporters at a briefing.
The men eventually fought and Boyd was shot, police said. Boyd and his friends were not armed.
Boyd was hospitalized after the shooting but visited the Jets' facility a few weeks later, surprising teammates and participating in a special teams meeting.
Boyd, a 29-year-old defensive back who plays primarily on special teams, was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2019 draft after his college career at Texas. He also played for the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals before joining the Jets in March. He had not played for the Jets this season prior to the shooting due to a shoulder injury.
During his time in Texas, Boyd said the hardships of his childhood—he lost his father and his grandmother, who helped raise him—gave him a positive outlook on life.
“I appreciate all the little things” Boyd said. “Everyone always asks me why I have a smile on my face. It's because I shouldn't be here.”
The Jets have had a difficult season off the field. In October, one of the most popular players in history, Nick Mangold, died at the age of 41. while seeking a kidney transplant. In November, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Marshawn Niland died at the age of 24.
