In a dramatic conclusion to a three-week manhunt, law enforcement authorities have apprehended 20-year-old Frederick Green from the Bronx, charging him with the attempted murder of New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd. The shocking incident unfolded in the early hours of November 16th outside a prominent Midtown Manhattan restaurant, where what began as verbal taunting escalated into a violent physical confrontation.
According to police reports obtained by CBS News, the altercation occurred when Boyd and two fellow Jets players, accompanied by an additional friend, were confronted by a group of strangers. The situation rapidly deteriorated into physical violence, during which Green allegedly discharged his weapon twice, striking Boyd in the abdominal region. One bullet penetrated the athlete’s lung before becoming lodged in his pulmonary artery, creating life-threatening injuries that required immediate critical care hospitalization.
Surveillance footage from the vicinity captured Green fleeing the scene and entering a vehicle operated by an accomplice, initiating an extensive search operation. The breakthrough came on December 8th when U.S. Marshals tracked Green to his girlfriend’s apartment in Buffalo, approximately 360 miles from the crime scene. Law enforcement officials noted that Green had substantially altered his physical appearance in an attempt to evade detection.
The arrest operation involved tactical teams surrounding the residential building, with marshals observing Green “peeking out the apartment window seeking potential escape routes before retreating upon noticing the presence of law enforcement and canine units.” The standoff concluded peacefully when Green surrendered with his hands raised.
Boyd, who has since been discharged from medical care, recently visited his Jets teammates at their practice facility, signaling positive progress in his recovery. The 29-year-old defensive back joined the Jets earlier this year following two seasons with the Houston Texans, preceded by tenures with the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. Boyd had been on injured reserve since August due to a shoulder injury sustained during team practice.
The case continues to develop as prosecutors prepare additional charges, including assault and criminal weapon possession, against the apprehended suspect.