Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after Knicks' historic NBA championship win
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Celebrations in New York City following the Knicks' NBA championship win turned chaotic, with a teenager shot near Times Square and multiple buses destroyed by fire or vandalism.
- The Knicks secured their first title in over 50 years by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in game five held in Texas, prompting large street celebrations in New York.
- Five yellow school buses used to transport World Cup fans were set ablaze or vandalized, and police vehicles were also damaged during the disorderly scenes.
- The NYPD reported numerous incidents including gunfire, stabbings, brawls, and fireworks in crowded areas, leading to multiple arrests and injuries to ten officers.
- Knicks owner James Dolan urged fans to celebrate safely, but police had to deploy significant forces, including mounted units, to manage the increasingly destructive crowds.