Seven Shootings Dampen NYC Knicks Victory Celebrations
TL;DR
New York City’s Knicks championship celebrations were marred by seven shootings linked to the events across the city, with additional assaults, vandalism, fires, and stabbings. Police detained 63 people and charged 15; a 17-year-old was shot near Times Square and another teen was arrested on weapons charges. Most fans celebrated peacefully, and NYPD notes shooting incidents and victims are down about 3% year-to-date.
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