Teen shot in Times Square as Knicks championship celebrations turn chaotic
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Key Points:
- New York City's celebration of the Knicks' first NBA championship in over 50 years was disrupted by a shooting in Times Square early Sunday, leaving a 17-year-old male injured and hospitalized in stable condition.
- Police responded to the shooting near 42nd Street and Broadway, detaining three persons of interest and recovering a firearm at the scene.
- The Knicks won the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday, sparking large crowds and some disorderly conduct, including damage to police vehicles and school buses.
- NYPD officers in riot gear and on horseback managed the crowds, making multiple arrests as celebrations turned chaotic despite Mayor Zohran Mamdani's calls for responsible behavior.
- Authorities warned of road closures and traffic delays around Madison Square Garden and urged the public to follow police instructions during ongoing festivities.