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Ex-Vikings corner Kris Boyd stable after NYC shooting; suspect photos released

Originally posted on Bring Me The News
By Jonathan Harrison | Last updated Nov 17, 2025 5:59 PM ET

New York City police have released new images of the suspect wanted in the shooting of former Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd.

Boyd was shot in the abdomen over the weekend, with the bullet entering through his stomach and lodged in his lung, according to ABC 7 New York. The 29-year-old is now said to be in stable condition following the incident.

Police released new photos of the man suspected of shooting Boyd. He was last seen wearing a black cap, black sweatshirts, black pants, multi colored sneakers, and carrying a black book bag.

WANTED FOR AN ASSAULT: on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 2:06 A.M., in front of 156 West 38 Street, in the confines of the Midtown South Precinct, an unidentified individual discharged a firearm, striking a 29-year-old male victim in the abdomen. The… pic.twitter.com/cA6nzLeLEX
— NYPD Crime Stoppers (@NYPDTips) November 17, 2025

Many current and former teammates posted messages on social media, reacting to the news. Former Eden Praire standout and current Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson posted the following on Sunday: "Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!"

Everybody please send prayers to my brother and teammate Kris Boyd and his family!!! 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.
In your name, Amen
— Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) November 16, 2025

Harrison Phillips, who was teammates with when both played for the Vikings and now again on the Jets, posted a prayer.

"Kris is a fighter and we're all here for him," he said.

Father God, we come to you right now, asking for your healing power over KB. You are a God of miracles. Lord, place your mighty hand on him as he fights lord God. Guide every doctor, nurse, and surgeon who touches him lord. Give his family strength! Kris is a fighter and we’re…
— Harrison Phillips (@horribleharry99) November 16, 2025

Boyd was a seventh-round draft pick by the Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft. During his four seasons in Minnesota, he appeared in 58 games, registering 95 combined tackles, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and three passes defended.

He was let go by the Vikings following the 2022 season, electing to sign with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Boyd appeared in four games for the Cardinals before they released him. He signed with the Texans practice squad shortly after, playing in two games during the remainder of the 2023 season.

Boyd played in all 17 games for the Texans in 2024, primarily as a special teamer. Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, he joined the Jets in free agency. He landed on injured reserve in early August after sustaining shoulder injury during Jets training camp.

The Jets released a brief statement saying they're aware of the incident involving Boyd, but did not provide any further details.

This article first appeared on Bring Me The News and was syndicated with permission.

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