Crime
Video shows moments New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd shot outside Midtown Manhattan nightclub
New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is reportedly improving after being critically injured in a shooting outside a well-known Manhattan venue early Sunday morning.
According to one of his closest friends, Boyd is now in “good condition” as he continues to recover in the hospital.
Ernest Quander, who has known Boyd since his college football days at the University of Texas, shared a reassuring update.
“He’s all good right now. He’s in good condition. He’s doing real good,” Quander said. “He’s a soldier, through tough times… He’s fine. He’s fine.”
Boyd, 29, was shot twice in the abdomen near a restaurant on West 38th Street just after 2 a.m., according to the NYPD.
Witnesses reported that two luxury vehicles — one believed to be connected to the gunman — fled the scene immediately after shots were fired.
Boyd was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he arrived in critical but stable condition and was reportedly drifting in and out of consciousness.
No formal medical update has been released by authorities or the team since the initial report.
Quander told media he is traveling to New York to be with Boyd, noting that although the two are close in age, he has long served as a mentor and “father figure” to the defensive back, especially throughout Boyd’s transition to the National Football League.
The Jets organization acknowledged awareness of the shooting, issuing a brief statement:
“We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time.”
Boyd, currently on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury sustained in practice, has not appeared in a game this season.
He joined the Jets in March after previously playing for the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and Houston Texans following his selection in the 2019 NFL Draft.
No arrests have been announced, and police have not publicly confirmed a motive as the investigation remains ongoing.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.