Person of interest held in Kris Boyd shooting
NYPD says a person of interest is in custody in the Nov. 16 shooting of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd outside a Midtown Manhattan restaurant. The individual, who has not been identified, was arrested at an apartment complex in Buffalo, according to the New York Post; no charges have been filed and police have not detailed the person’s role.
📌 Key Facts
- Person of interest taken into custody Monday; identity not released by NYPD
- Arrest occurred at a Buffalo apartment complex (per New York Post)
- Kris Boyd was shot in the abdomen early Nov. 16 outside a Midtown Manhattan restaurant and hospitalized
- NYPD previously released images of a suspect after the shooting; the shooter fled the scene
- No charges have been filed as of the report; investigation ongoing
📊 Relevant Data
In New York City in 2022, Black individuals, who make up approximately 24% of the population, were 24 times more likely than White individuals (32% of the population) to be known shooting suspects, according to per capita rates.
The Racial Odds of Getting Shot in New York — City Journal
In New York City in 2022, Black individuals, who make up approximately 24% of the population, were 17 times more likely than White individuals (32% of the population) to be shooting victims, according to per capita rates.
The Racial Odds of Getting Shot in New York — City Journal
In New York City, the poverty rate for Black residents is 21.4%, compared to 13.2% for White residents and the citywide average of 17.2% (2022 data).
New York city, New York - Census Bureau Profile — U.S. Census Bureau