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Kris Boyd, a cornerback for American football team the New York Jets, was shot in the abdomen early Sunday, according to US media. <\/p>\n
The 29-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital, the New York Police Department told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. The NYPD did not name Boyd as the victim, but a spokesperson for the Jets confirmed to the BBC that Boyd had been shot.<\/p>\n
At around 02:00 local time (07:00 GMT) on Sunday morning, police received a 911 call about a shooting in midtown Manhattan. Police responded to a location outside a high-end restaurant called Sei Less. <\/p>\n
An investigation is still underway and police do not have a suspect in custody, the NYPD told CBS. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time,” a spokesperson for the Jets told the BBC. <\/p>\n
Prior to joining the Jets earlier this year, Boyd played two seasons with the Houston Texans, following one season with the Arizona Cardinals and four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. <\/p>\n
The cornerback had been on injured reserve for the Jets after suffering a shoulder injury during team practice in August. <\/p>\n
New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson posted on X asking for prayers for his teammate.<\/p>\n
“Lord please hold your healing hand over Kris and guide him back to health and safety. Lord I ask that you please just get him through this safely,” Johnson wrote.<\/p>\n
Other fans have been reacting on X, praying for Boyd’s recovery. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n