What Happened?

Frederick Green, a 20-year-old man ⁤from⁢ the Bronx, New York, has ⁤been arrested and charged with attempted murder, ⁣assault, and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting of New York Jets ‍ player kris Boyd. The shooting occurred on‍ November 16th at approximately 2:00 AM outside a Manhattan restaurant following a dispute.

Green was apprehended near the University of⁢ Buffalo North Campus in Amherst, New York, on Monday morning and transported to a Midtown Manhattan⁣ police precinct for formal charging on tuesday.

The Incident​ and Boyd’s ​Recovery

Boyd, 29, sustained a⁣ gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was⁣ initially reported in critical‌ but stable condition, with a bullet lodged in his lung. Remarkably,⁤ Boyd recovered and was​ discharged from the hospital. He unexpectedly visited the Jets team facility last Wednesday, ‌accompanied by teammates Jamien Sherwood and another teammate. This visit was a significant ⁢morale boost for the team.

Legal Proceedings and Charges

Green faces serious charges, including attempted murder. The investigation, led by the New York Police Department, involved an extensive manhunt. ‍The District Attorney’s office‌ will ⁤now proceed with the prosecution. ‍⁤ potential penalties for attempted murder​ in‌ New​ York State range from 5 to 25 years in prison, depending on the severity of the injury and ‌other factors.

Impact on the New York Jets

The shooting of Kris Boyd sent shockwaves through the Jets organization. ‍Boyd is a key member of the defensive secondary, and his absence⁤ was‌ felt ⁣during the games following the incident. ​His swift recovery and return to the facility have been⁢ a positive growth ⁤for the team as thay push for a playoff berth.