Exclusive | Kris Boyd left trendy NYC hotspot with 2 other Jets over bad 'vibe' just before cornerback was shot: sources
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New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd narrowly avoided further danger by leaving a popular Manhattan restaurant with two teammates just before a shooting incident, sources revealed to The Post on Sunday night. Boyd had sensed an unsettling atmosphere inside the establishment, prompting his early departure.

Currently, Boyd, aged 29, is in critical but stable condition at Bellevue Hospital after being shot twice in the abdomen shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to police reports. Initially, authorities did not disclose Boyd’s identity as the injured party.

The incident occurred after Boyd spent an evening at Sei Less, an Asian-fusion hotspot known for attracting a celebrity crowd.

Boyd informed police that he, accompanied by two other Jets players and a friend, chose to exit the venue due to an uneasy “vibe” and noticeable tension among other patrons engaged in disputes, according to sources.

The identities of the teammates who were with him remain unknown, and the Jets have yet to issue a statement regarding the situation.

The team was “aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time,” a rep said earlier.

The street outside Sei Less was packed, and someone fired into the crowd, sources said — though it’s unclear if Boyd was the intended target or not.

Police obtained nearby surveillance footage of a car with Michigan plates tearing out of a parking garage before the driver crashed into the barrier, and another person inside opened fire at the crowd, sources said.

A second car followed through the barrier and also sped off, they added.

Sources previously said the shooter fled in a BMW X6 SUV, followed by a high-end silver Mercedes-Benz Maybach, both with out-of-state plates.

Sei Less reportedly hasn’t been cooperating with police and refused to hand over any security footage it may have, the sources revealed.

Ernest Quander, one of Boyd’s closest friends whom he met while attending the University of Texas, told The Post that the 5-11 defensive back was “in good condition” and “doing real good.”

“He’s a soldier, through tough times. He’s fine. He’s fine,” Quander assured.

Boyd was already listed on the Jets’ injured reserve after sustaining a shoulder injury during the pre-season.

Boyd just joined the Jets this year after brief one-year stints with the Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans, respectively.

He started in the NFL as a pick for the Minnesota Vikings in 2019, where he remained for four years.

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