A 20-year-old man is accused of attempting to murder New York Jets player Kris Boyd after a scuffle in midtown Manhattan left him with a gunshot wound. Frederick Green was charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a firearm late Monday night, according to the NYPD.
According to police, the incident occurred on November 16th when Boyd, his friend Irvin Charles, and fellow Jets player Jamien Sherwood left a club around 2am. They were approached by a group of men who mocked their clothing, leading to a confrontation that turned violent. Boyd was shot in the abdomen during the altercation.
Despite being unarmed himself, Boyd was rushed to hospital after the incident. However, he made a remarkable recovery and visited the Jets' facility just weeks later, surprising his teammates with an appearance at a special teams meeting.
Green, who is 20 years old, has been charged with numerous counts related to the shooting, including attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a firearm. It's unclear if Green currently has representation.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by young athletes in New York City, where crime can erupt at any moment. This comes as the Jets have endured a tough season off the field, with two notable losses to death: star player Nick Mangold died at 41 while seeking a kidney transplant in October, and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland perished at 24 in November.
Boyd's remarkable story of resilience in the face of adversity is all too familiar for those close to him. Speaking about his childhood struggles after a college football career that spanned multiple teams, Boyd expressed gratitude for the "little things" in life and how they give him hope despite circumstances not meant to be.
According to police, the incident occurred on November 16th when Boyd, his friend Irvin Charles, and fellow Jets player Jamien Sherwood left a club around 2am. They were approached by a group of men who mocked their clothing, leading to a confrontation that turned violent. Boyd was shot in the abdomen during the altercation.
Despite being unarmed himself, Boyd was rushed to hospital after the incident. However, he made a remarkable recovery and visited the Jets' facility just weeks later, surprising his teammates with an appearance at a special teams meeting.
Green, who is 20 years old, has been charged with numerous counts related to the shooting, including attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a firearm. It's unclear if Green currently has representation.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by young athletes in New York City, where crime can erupt at any moment. This comes as the Jets have endured a tough season off the field, with two notable losses to death: star player Nick Mangold died at 41 while seeking a kidney transplant in October, and defensive end Marshawn Kneeland perished at 24 in November.
Boyd's remarkable story of resilience in the face of adversity is all too familiar for those close to him. Speaking about his childhood struggles after a college football career that spanned multiple teams, Boyd expressed gratitude for the "little things" in life and how they give him hope despite circumstances not meant to be.
. I feel bad for Kris Boyd tho, that's a lot to go through at 20 yrs old. And his story is actually really inspiring, shows that he's stronger than most people. It's also sad about Nick Mangold and Marshawn Kneeland, those were both young athletes who shouldn't have had to die like that 
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! like, who tries to shoot someone just 'cause they're wearing the wrong clothes? 
anyway, I'm glad Kris Boyd made it through that bad shot 
he's one lucky dude. but seriously, it makes you wonder how much of an impact trauma has on these athletes... like, Nick Mangold and Marshawn Kneeland, they both died way too young 
it's like their lives were cut short before they even got to enjoy the little things Boyd talks about in his interview 
. I mean, come on, if you're gonna fight someone, at least have the decency to keep your hands up and don't pull out a gun 
. This guy Green was young too, 20 years old, and he went and shoots Kris Boyd in the stomach 
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. If people would just chill and talk things out instead of resorting to violence, we wouldn't have these kinds of incidents 
. Plus, can't we all just get along? 
I'm not saying Green is a bad guy or anything, but he definitely made some poor choices that night 
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. I mean, the kid was already dealing with some stuff from his childhood, and then this happens? 
. Anyway, I hope Green gets the help he needs and doesn't end up in a bad place 
. Remember those guys like Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.? It's crazy to think about how violent it can get in the city, even with all these young athletes making a living off their skills. I mean, Kris Boyd's story is like something outta a true crime novel... from being shot to just shaking it off and showing up at the team meeting? That's some next-level stuff