Arrest Made in Shooting Case Involving Jets Player Kris Boyd

Frederick Green, a resident of the Bronx who has a history of previous arrests, found himself facing charges on Tuesday including attempted murder, assault, and unlawful gun possession. These charges relate to the incident on November 16, where Green allegedly opened fire on Kris Boyd, a defensive player for the New York Jets, outside a dining spot in Midtown.

Green, identified through online activity and tip-offs to Crime Stoppers, was located by authorities in Amherst, New York. He had been hiding at his girlfriend's home in this Buffalo suburb until U.S. Marshals took him into custody.

The victim, Boyd, aged 29, was leaving an Asian fusion restaurant, Sei Less, around two o'clock in the morning with fellow teammates and a friend when a bullet struck him in the abdomen. He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition, with the projectile dangerously positioned near his lung and embedded in a major artery.

On November 19, Boyd shared a social media update mentioning he had started breathing independently again. Unfortunately, he had health setbacks that led to another hospitalization. Nonetheless, Boyd showed signs of recovery, enough to visit the Jets' practice facilities recently.

Incident Details

Last month, NYPD's Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny explained that before Boyd was shot, a group taunted him and his group outside the restaurant by mocking their clothing choices.

Kenny noted that the verbal exchange persisted when Boyd and his companions decided to forego dining and instead leave. As they exited, the same individuals resumed their insults, targeting the group's attire again.

This confrontation escalated to a physical fight, during which it is alleged that Green fired two shots, wounding Boyd. Authorities released video footage of the suspect and asked the public's assistance in identifying him.

The following day, an email from an NYPD spokesperson provided a description of the suspect, indicating he had a medium complexion and was last spotted wearing dark clothing and sneakers, with a backpack.

Background on Suspect

Police records show that Green has been arrested four times previously. Among these, a 2024 arrest for reckless endangerment and a 2018 robbery charge, the latter of which is sealed from his juvenile years.

Support for Kris Boyd

When Boyd made an appearance at the Jets practice sessions earlier this month, his teammates expressed happiness at seeing him able to move around.

Jets player Jermaine Johnson reflected on seeing Boyd up and about, remarking how fortunate it was, given the dangers of firearms. Boyd's survival was deemed a blessing particularly due to the seriousness of his injuries.

This season marks Boyd's first with the New York Jets, having played for the Houston Texans previously, and starting his career with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him in 2019 from Texas.