NYPD: Teen beaten into seizure, coma after NBA Finals Game 4 between Spurs, Knicks
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Key Points:
- A 17-year-old teenager was assaulted and left in a coma during celebrations outside Madison Square Garden after the Knicks' Game 4 victory, following an argument over the Knicks.
- The NYPD reported that the teenager was punched and kicked in the head and body by a member of a group, resulting in a seizure and critical injuries.
- The assault reportedly began after a social media content creator provoked the crowd by asking which team fans supported, leading to a fight when someone responded "Spurs in 7."
- The NYPD is actively searching for the suspect wanted for "gang assault" and has urged anyone with information to contact their Crime Stoppers Hotline.
- The teenager was hospitalized in critical condition but has since stabilized, according to police reports.