A suspect has been formally accused with trying to kill someone in connection with the gunfire incident that wounded New York Jets NFL player Kris Boyd.
Suspect Identified and Arrested
The suspect is Frederick Green, twenty years old. He was on Monday, facing assault.
Circumstances of the November Shooting
The traumatic shooting occurred in the middle of the night of 16 November, outside a well-known New York City restaurant. Police characterized the event as a altercation with a unknown individuals.
Boyd, age 29, was with teammates and a third companion in Midtown Manhattan when the taunting started.
It resulted in a fight, during which authorities claim Green shot the athlete twice in the abdomen.
Critical Wounds and Recovery
The bullet struck Boyd's lung and lodged in his major blood vessel near the heart. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition but was subsequently sent home.
It has been reported he has since visited his teammates at a team training location.
Manhunt and Apprehension in Another City
Security footage from the scene allegedly captured Green running away and getting into a vehicle operated by someone else.
Police arrested Green on 8 December in a city approximately 580km away, where he was allegedly staying at his girlfriend's apartment.
A law enforcement statement stated that "a suspect" had been arrested.
When officers converged on the building, the suspect was seen "looking out the apartment window searching for an escape avenue but retreated inside after spotting the team and a canine officer," the announcement noted.
The stand-off concluded soon after, when the man exited the apartment with his hands in the air.
The suspect had "modified his looks probably to evade capture," authorities added.
Boyd's Professional History
Before signing with the Jets this season, Boyd was a member of the and Minnesota Vikings over multiple years in the league.
The cornerback had been on injured reserve for the Jets after suffering a injury to his shoulder during team practice in the late summer.
