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New York City’s celebration of the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years was marred by gunfire in Times Square early Sunday that left a teenager hospitalized, according to the New York Police Department.
An NYPD spokesperson told Pak Gazette Digital that officers responded to a shooting at approximately 2:01 a.m. near 42nd Street and Broadway. A 17-year-old boy was shot in the left foot and taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. Police said three persons of interest were detained and a firearm was recovered at the scene.
The shooting came hours after thousands of Knicks fans flooded the streets of Manhattan to celebrate the franchise’s first NBA title since 1973.
The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in Texas, capturing the franchise’s first championship since 1973 and sparking scenes of jubilation throughout the city.
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Police officers prepare to disperse the crowd after the New York Knicks’ victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Bryant Park in New York City, the United States, on June 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Cristiano Monterrosa)
Following the historic victory, some people were seen causing damage in videos circulating on social media.
One video appeared to show two people jumping onto the roof of an NYPD vehicle and breaking its windshield.
Another appeared to show people boarding and entering school buses near Times Square.
A third video appeared to show NYPD officers tackling and arresting a Knicks fan as authorities attempted to disperse the crowd.
Although the championship game was played thousands of miles away, police maintained a large presence around Madison Square Garden, the Knicks’ home stadium.
Before the game, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged fans to celebrate responsibly if the Knicks captured the franchise’s first NBA title in more than five decades.
“As we celebrate, be responsible, take care of each other, stay safe, be smart and make this a night that reflects the best of our city,” Mamdani wrote on social media. “Let’s go Knicks.”
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New York Knicks fans board buses as they celebrate after winning the NBA Finals in Times Square on June 14, 2026, in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
Despite those calls, some celebrations turned disorderly after the final buzzer.
Officers in riot gear and on horseback worked to control the large crowds that took to the streets after the victory.
Additional videos posted online appeared to show police making arrests amid the celebrations.
The NYPD told Pak Gazette Digital that it expects to provide an update on the number of arrests later on Sunday.
“We will let you know the total numbers later in the day,” an NYPD spokesperson said.
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A fan celebrates the New York Knicks’ victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, on a street near Madison Square Garden, in New York City, the United States, on June 14, 2026. (REUTERS/Cristiano Monterrosa)
Emergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.
Authorities also urged anyone celebrating to follow the instructions of the NYPD.
New York Knicks fans board buses as they celebrate after winning the NBA Finals in Times Square on June 14, 2026, in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images)
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