A US man has been charged with attempted murder over the shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd in Manhattan last month.
Frederick Green, 20, from the Bronx, was taken into custody on Monday in Buffalo, approximately 360 miles from New York City, where he had been staying at his girlfriend's flat, according to law enforcement sources.
Police confirmed Green faces additional charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the incident.
The arrest came more than three weeks after Boyd was shot outside a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan during the early hours of November 16.
TRENDING
Stories
Videos
Your Say
Boyd, 29, had been enjoying a night out with teammates Jamien Sherwood and Irvin Charles, along with another friend.
The group encountered strangers who mocked their clothing outside the Asian fusion restaurant Sei Less on West 38th Street.
According to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny, the men entered the establishment but departed after just five to ten minutes because "the vibe was off".
Upon leaving, they were confronted again by the same individuals, who questioned whether they considered themselves superior.
New York Jets player Kris Boyd was shot in a late night incident in Midtown Manhattan
| GETTYDuring the ensuing physical altercation, Green allegedly fired twice at Boyd, striking him in the abdomen.
One bullet penetrated his lung and became lodged in his pulmonary artery.
Boyd was admitted to hospital in a critical condition but has since been discharged.
The US Marshals Service stated that Green had "significantly changed his physical appearance presumably to avoid detection."
Kris Boyd plays for the New York Jets | GETTYWhen officers surrounded the Buffalo property, he was observed looking out of a window before surrendering with his hands raised.
ESPN reported that the cornerback recently visited his teammates at the Jets' training facility.
Before signing with the New York Jets earlier this year, Boyd spent time with the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals, and Minnesota Vikings.
He has been on injured reserve since August following a shoulder injury sustained during pre-season training.
The shooting took place in Midtown Manhattan
|GETTY
The American footballer led the Vikings in special teams snaps in his rookie year and again in 2022.
He has played in a total of 81 games throughout his career, recovering an impressive five fumbles.
Despite his role as a cornerback, Boyd has primarily contributed on special teams throughout his career.
Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter