63 Arrested As Chaos Erupts in NYC Following Knicks' Championship Win
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Summary
- The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night, claiming their first NBA championship since 1973.
- While tens of thousands of fans flooded the streets of Manhattan to celebrate, the night was marred by widespread violence and destruction north of Madison Square Garden between Fifth and Ninth Avenues.
- A 17-year-old was shot near 43rd Street and Broadway and transported to the hospital by the NYPD after an ambulance could not reach him due to the crowds. Three persons of interest are in custody and a firearm was recovered. Four additional people were slashed or stabbed during the unrest.
- Five school buses being used to transport fans to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games were set on fire or destroyed with bats. Five NYPD vehicles were also badly damaged, with windows and windshields shattered.
- Multiple personal vehicles were destroyed, large physical fights broke out, and streets were overtaken by crowds for several hours, blocking all vehicular traffic.
- In total, 63 people were arrested. Charges included assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstruction of governmental administration. Ten NYPD officers were injured, including one punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
- A citywide parade and City Hall ceremony is scheduled for Thursday to officially celebrate the Knicks' championship.
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Ten NYPD officers were injured during the chaos, including one punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
Five school buses being used to transport fans to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games were set on fire or destroyed with bats.
Five NYPD vehicles were badly damaged, with windows and windshields shattered.
Four people were slashed or stabbed during the unrest. The victim's conditions have not been released.
A 17-year-old shooting victim near 43rd Street and Broadway was transported to the hospital by the NYPD after an ambulance could not access the street due to the crowds. Three persons of interest are in custody. Tap [here](https://go.citizen.com/I2uctgmUX3b) to learn more.
According to an update from the NYPD, 63 people were arrested following last night's Knicks championship celebrations, with charges including assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (gun), criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The NYPD has not yet released the official number of arrests following last night's historic Knicks win at the 2026 NBA Championship. Multiple news sources report "dozens" of people were taken into custody after unruly crowds flooded the streets in Manhattan and across New York City.
Emergency responders are investigating an incident near a damaged vehicle at the celebration site.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Ten NYPD officers were injured during the chaos, including one punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
Five school buses being used to transport fans to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games were set on fire or destroyed with bats.
Five NYPD vehicles were badly damaged, with windows and windshields shattered.
Four people were slashed or stabbed during the unrest. The victim's conditions have not been released.
A 17-year-old shooting victim near 43rd Street and Broadway was transported to the hospital by the NYPD after an ambulance could not access the street due to the crowds. Three persons of interest are in custody. Tap [here](https://go.citizen.com/I2uctgmUX3b) to learn more.
According to an update from the NYPD, 63 people were arrested following last night's Knicks championship celebrations, with charges including assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (gun), criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The NYPD has not yet released the official number of arrests following last night's historic Knicks win at the 2026 NBA Championship. Multiple news sources report "dozens" of people were taken into custody after unruly crowds flooded the streets in Manhattan and across New York City.
Emergency responders are investigating an incident near a damaged vehicle at the celebration site.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Ten NYPD officers were injured during the chaos, including one punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
Five school buses being used to transport fans to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games were set on fire or destroyed with bats.
Five NYPD vehicles were badly damaged, with windows and windshields shattered.
Four people were slashed or stabbed during the unrest. The victim's conditions have not been released.
A 17-year-old shooting victim near 43rd Street and Broadway was transported to the hospital by the NYPD after an ambulance could not access the street due to the crowds. Three persons of interest are in custody. Tap [here](https://go.citizen.com/I2uctgmUX3b) to learn more.
According to an update from the NYPD, 63 people were arrested following last night's Knicks championship celebrations, with charges including assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (gun), criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The NYPD has not yet released the official number of arrests following last night's historic Knicks win at the 2026 NBA Championship. Multiple news sources report "dozens" of people were taken into custody after unruly crowds flooded the streets in Manhattan and across New York City.
Emergency responders are investigating an incident near a damaged vehicle at the celebration site.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Ten NYPD officers were injured during the chaos, including one punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
Five school buses being used to transport fans to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games were set on fire or destroyed with bats.
Five NYPD vehicles were badly damaged, with windows and windshields shattered.
Four people were slashed or stabbed during the unrest. The victim's conditions have not been released.
A 17-year-old shooting victim near 43rd Street and Broadway was transported to the hospital by the NYPD after an ambulance could not access the street due to the crowds. Three persons of interest are in custody. Tap [here](https://go.citizen.com/I2uctgmUX3b) to learn more.
According to an update from the NYPD, 63 people were arrested following last night's Knicks championship celebrations, with charges including assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (gun), criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The NYPD has not yet released the official number of arrests following last night's historic Knicks win at the 2026 NBA Championship. Multiple news sources report "dozens" of people were taken into custody after unruly crowds flooded the streets in Manhattan and across New York City.
Emergency responders are investigating an incident near a damaged vehicle at the celebration site.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
Ten NYPD officers were injured during the chaos, including one punched in the face and another struck with a glass bottle.
Five school buses being used to transport fans to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games were set on fire or destroyed with bats.
Five NYPD vehicles were badly damaged, with windows and windshields shattered.
Four people were slashed or stabbed during the unrest. The victim's conditions have not been released.
A 17-year-old shooting victim near 43rd Street and Broadway was transported to the hospital by the NYPD after an ambulance could not access the street due to the crowds. Three persons of interest are in custody. Tap [here](https://go.citizen.com/I2uctgmUX3b) to learn more.
According to an update from the NYPD, 63 people were arrested following last night's Knicks championship celebrations, with charges including assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (gun), criminal mischief and resisting arrest.
The NYPD has not yet released the official number of arrests following last night's historic Knicks win at the 2026 NBA Championship. Multiple news sources report "dozens" of people were taken into custody after unruly crowds flooded the streets in Manhattan and across New York City.
Emergency responders are investigating an incident near a damaged vehicle at the celebration site.
Officers are directing traffic near vehicles with flags around the celebration area.
Police in helmets and uniforms hold batons facing the gathered crowd at the celebration.
Emergency vehicles remain near the celebrating crowd on the busy street.
A large crowd continues celebrating on city streets, monitored carefully by officers and first responders.
Emergency vehicles are now present near the crowd outside Whole Foods Market during ongoing celebrations.
First responders are assisting a person who has fallen amid the celebration crowd.
Mounted police and officers in riot gear form a perimeter around the crowd during celebrations.
Police continue to monitor pedestrian movement in the area amid ongoing celebrations.
Crowd cheers in celebration on city streets following Knicks' championship win.
The New York Knicks have defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the best-of-7 series.
Police in riot gear are forming lines facing a large crowd gathered outside multiple buildings at night.
A large crowd gathers on a city street outside MSG for the Knicks-Spurs watch party.
Official watch parties are being held outside MSG, at Radio City Music Hall, and Wollman Rink in Central Park.
The Knicks and Spurs face off in San Antonio tonight at 8:30 p.m. as New York looks to close out the NBA Finals and bring home an NBA championship.
Incident reported at Madison Square Garden.
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63 arrests in an ocean of millions of people all celebrating is a very low number. Violence during sports celebration is a thing that happens often enough in various different places, not just NYC. And it definitely happens within different races, so let's stop acting like we haven't seen other sports fans overturn cop cars and set them on fire.
these aren't knick fans, these are reckless new york young teens taking advantage of another social celebration to act a fool.
The Mayor should cancel the parade. Unfortunately, he will laugh it off completely disrespecting the NYPD and anyone following the laws.
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
@Truck321 there was a lot of it alotttt shameful that people take an opportunity like this to come into the middle of the city and cause mayhem and vandalize hundr David cars and properties
63 arrests in an ocean of millions of people all celebrating is a very low number. Violence during sports celebration is a thing that happens often enough in various different places, not just NYC. And it definitely happens within different races, so let's stop acting like we haven't seen other sports fans overturn cop cars and set them on fire.
these aren't knick fans, these are reckless new york young teens taking advantage of another social celebration to act a fool.
The Mayor should cancel the parade. Unfortunately, he will laugh it off completely disrespecting the NYPD and anyone following the laws.
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
@Truck321 there was a lot of it alotttt shameful that people take an opportunity like this to come into the middle of the city and cause mayhem and vandalize hundr David cars and properties
63 arrests in an ocean of millions of people all celebrating is a very low number. Violence during sports celebration is a thing that happens often enough in various different places, not just NYC. And it definitely happens within different races, so let's stop acting like we haven't seen other sports fans overturn cop cars and set them on fire.
these aren't knick fans, these are reckless new york young teens taking advantage of another social celebration to act a fool.
The Mayor should cancel the parade. Unfortunately, he will laugh it off completely disrespecting the NYPD and anyone following the laws.
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
@Truck321 there was a lot of it alotttt shameful that people take an opportunity like this to come into the middle of the city and cause mayhem and vandalize hundr David cars and properties
63 arrests in an ocean of millions of people all celebrating is a very low number. Violence during sports celebration is a thing that happens often enough in various different places, not just NYC. And it definitely happens within different races, so let's stop acting like we haven't seen other sports fans overturn cop cars and set them on fire.
these aren't knick fans, these are reckless new york young teens taking advantage of another social celebration to act a fool.
The Mayor should cancel the parade. Unfortunately, he will laugh it off completely disrespecting the NYPD and anyone following the laws.
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
@Truck321 there was a lot of it alotttt shameful that people take an opportunity like this to come into the middle of the city and cause mayhem and vandalize hundr David cars and properties
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63 arrests in an ocean of millions of people all celebrating is a very low number. Violence during sports celebration is a thing that happens often enough in various different places, not just NYC. And it definitely happens within different races, so let's stop acting like we haven't seen other sports fans overturn cop cars and set them on fire.
these aren't knick fans, these are reckless new york young teens taking advantage of another social celebration to act a fool.
The Mayor should cancel the parade. Unfortunately, he will laugh it off completely disrespecting the NYPD and anyone following the laws.
Hopefully, win or lose, there will be no riots or criminality on the streets. Don’t make NYC look like an evil place.
@Truck321 there was a lot of it alotttt shameful that people take an opportunity like this to come into the middle of the city and cause mayhem and vandalize hundr David cars and properties