An early-morning disturbance outside Sei Less restaurant in Midtown Manhattan spiraled into a violent and chaotic sequence of events that left Jets cornerback Kris Boyd critically wounded and the local community in shock. What began as a routine coverage of the nightlife scene quickly devolved into two simultaneous conflicts, with one man in critical condition and police scrambling to piece together the details of the unfolding chaos.
The trouble began just after 2 a.m. when a journalist, who had been covering the late-night crowd and athletes frequenting the upscale restaurant, found himself caught in a confrontation with Jets wide receiver Irvin Charles. Charles allegedly grabbed the reporter’s phone, slammed it to the ground, and issued a series of verbal threats. The scene quickly became tense as several bystanders intervened, and NYPD officers, who were nearby, stepped in to separate the individuals and de-escalate the situation.
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However, as officers worked to manage the first altercation, the situation outside Sei Less took another violent turn. Just steps away, a second confrontation erupted, this time involving 29-year-old Kris Boyd, who has been on injured reserve for the Jets due to shoulder surgery. According to the police, Boyd became embroiled in a heated argument with another man, which escalated rapidly. Within moments, a gunman emerged and fired two shots into Boyd’s abdomen before fleeing the scene in a blue BMW X8 SUV.
Witnesses described hearing the gunshots so abruptly that many initially assumed they were linked to the earlier altercation with Charles. As bystanders shouted in panic, officers rushed to Boyd’s side, finding him bleeding heavily on the pavement. Paramedics arrived swiftly and transported him to Bellevue Hospital, where he was rushed into surgery to treat what is believed to be life-threatening injuries. Early reports indicate that one of the bullets may be lodged near his lung, but he remains in critical but stable condition as doctors continue to monitor his recovery.
The shooting sent waves of shock through the crowd outside Sei Less, transforming the area from a lively scene into one of fear and confusion. Police quickly secured the area, but by the time sunrise arrived, investigators from multiple NYPD units were on the scene, canvassing the area for evidence, pulling surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses. They are also tracing the path of the fleeing BMW, hoping to track down the gunman and determine the motive behind the shooting.
As investigators continue to work, the events outside Sei Less serve as a stark reminder of how quickly violence can disrupt what initially seemed like a routine night out. Boyd’s critical condition has cast a dark cloud over what was expected to be another ordinary weekend in the city, and both the Jets organization and the public are anxiously awaiting updates on his condition.