A shooting incident occurred in Times Square early Sunday morning during celebrations for the New York Knicks' first NBA championship in over 50 years. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), officers responded to the shooting at approximately 2:01 a.m. near 42nd Street and Broadway, where a 17-year-old male was shot in the left foot and taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. Three individuals were taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered at the scene.
The shooting took place after thousands of Knicks fans celebrated the team's victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday, marking the franchise's first championship since 1973. Videos shared on social media showed some individuals causing damage, including jumping on an NYPD vehicle and breaking its windshield.
NYPD officers in riot gear were deployed to manage the large crowds that gathered following the game. The department indicated that it would provide updates on the number of arrests later in the day. Emergency officials advised the public to expect road closures and traffic delays in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden and urged celebrants to adhere to NYPD instructions.