Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder in Shooting of National Football League Player Kris Boyd
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the gunfire incident that injured New York Jets football athlete Kris Boyd.
Suspect Identified and Taken Into Custody
The accused is Frederick Green, twenty years old. He was on Monday, charged with multiple serious charges.
Details of the Mid-November Incident
The violent shooting occurred in the early hours of 16 November, outside a busy New York City restaurant. Law enforcement characterized the event as a altercation with a unknown individuals.
Boyd, 29 years old, was accompanied by two other Jets players and a friend in a central part of New York City when the argument began.
It resulted in a altercation, during which police allege Green fired at Boyd twice in the stomach.
Severe Injuries and Hospitalization
The gunshot struck Boyd's pulmonary organ and lodged in his major blood vessel near the heart. He was rushed to the hospital in grave condition but was subsequently sent home.
Reports indicate he has recently seen his fellow players at a team training location.
Investigation and Apprehension in Another City
Camera recordings from the area allegedly captured Green fleeing and getting into a vehicle operated by another person.
Law enforcement apprehended Green on 8 December in Buffalo, where he was found at his partner's residence.
A official announcement stated that "a person of interest" had been arrested.
When officers converged on the apartment complex, the individual was seen "looking out the apartment window searching for an escape avenue but went back in after noticing the authorities," the announcement added.
The stand-off ended soon after, when the man left the apartment with his hands in the air.
The accused had "modified his appearance probably to not be recognized," law enforcement commented.
Boyd's Career Background
Prior to joining the Jets earlier this year, Boyd played the Arizona Cardinals over multiple years in the league.
The cornerback had been on the team's injury list for the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury during team practice in August.
