Suspect Charged After Jets Player Kris Boyd Shot in New York City
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon following the November shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd in Midtown Manhattan.
Frederick Green, 20, was arraigned late Tuesday night after authorities tracked him down using tips and surveillance video. Green was found in an off-campus apartment at the University at Buffalo North Campus in Amhurst, New York on Monday morning. After a brief standoff, he surrendered to police without incident.
According to the criminal complaint, Green fired two shots at Boyd outside Sei Less on West 38th Street, but ultimately took a shooter's stance and fired one of those shots, which was visible on video due to the muzzle flash. The bullet traveled to Boyd's abdomen and lodged in his lung, causing significant damage.
Boyd underwent multiple medical procedures and made a surprising recovery, posting that he was "starting to breathe on my own" last week. He even showed up at the team facility earlier this week, attending a special teams meeting and reconnecting with teammates and coaches.
Green has a history of run-ins with the law, with four prior arrests under his belt, including one for reckless endangerment in 2024 and three others that are sealed. Authorities identified him through witness tips, cell phone data, and surveillance images, following a tip about Green's whereabouts at an off-campus apartment complex.
Green was initially denied bail due to concerns that he would be a flight risk, given his efforts to cut off most of his hair, change his phone, and deactivate his social media accounts. His defense attorney had requested home detention, but prosecutors successfully argued against it.
The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has raised questions about Green's motivations and state of mind at the time of the shooting. As investigators continue to gather evidence, they are working to build a stronger case against the suspect and ensure that he faces justice for his alleged crimes.
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder, assault, and criminal possession of a weapon following the November shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd in Midtown Manhattan.
Frederick Green, 20, was arraigned late Tuesday night after authorities tracked him down using tips and surveillance video. Green was found in an off-campus apartment at the University at Buffalo North Campus in Amhurst, New York on Monday morning. After a brief standoff, he surrendered to police without incident.
According to the criminal complaint, Green fired two shots at Boyd outside Sei Less on West 38th Street, but ultimately took a shooter's stance and fired one of those shots, which was visible on video due to the muzzle flash. The bullet traveled to Boyd's abdomen and lodged in his lung, causing significant damage.
Boyd underwent multiple medical procedures and made a surprising recovery, posting that he was "starting to breathe on my own" last week. He even showed up at the team facility earlier this week, attending a special teams meeting and reconnecting with teammates and coaches.
Green has a history of run-ins with the law, with four prior arrests under his belt, including one for reckless endangerment in 2024 and three others that are sealed. Authorities identified him through witness tips, cell phone data, and surveillance images, following a tip about Green's whereabouts at an off-campus apartment complex.
Green was initially denied bail due to concerns that he would be a flight risk, given his efforts to cut off most of his hair, change his phone, and deactivate his social media accounts. His defense attorney had requested home detention, but prosecutors successfully argued against it.
The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has raised questions about Green's motivations and state of mind at the time of the shooting. As investigators continue to gather evidence, they are working to build a stronger case against the suspect and ensure that he faces justice for his alleged crimes.
this whole thing is just wild. i mean, kris boyd is literally a sports hero and then some dude comes out of nowhere and tries to take him down. it's like something straight out of a movie 
but at the same time, we gotta think about what might have driven frederick green to do such a thing. was he just having a bad day or was there more going on? and how did authorities even track him down so quickly? 
surveillance footage is crazy powerful 
Kris Boyd was supposed to be all good after his surgery but it's crazy how far we can fall down a dark path in like 2 secs! 
Anyway, I'm so proud of the NYPD for catching the guy, Frederick Green. I mean, that was some sick surveillance footage and witness tips that led them to him. 
He definitely didn't make it easy for them with all those little tricks trying to throw off the investigators. 
On a more positive note, Kris Boyd's comeback story is insane! 
I love how he's not letting this setback hold him back from being his awesome self again. It's all about resilience and that determination, you know? 
, can't believe what happened to Kris Boyd! 
. I'm glad the police were able to catch the guy, Frederick Green, and bring him in 
. Two shots fired? That's just reckless 
. And now he's a flight risk? I don't blame him for trying to get away from it all 
. The Jets player is still recovering though, which is amazing 
! He's one tough cookie 
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... like, what does that even say about us? do we not care that someone's trying to escape accountability? 
and can't wait to see him back on the field 
. The fact that this guy had been arrested like four times before is super concerning - what were they doing with him? 
. Anyway, I hope the investigators can figure out what made him tick and get justice for Kris Boyd