NYPD: 63 people arrested as Knicks crowds became 'increasingly destructive'
More than 60 people were arrested and five buses were damaged amid celebrations of the Knicks' win, the NYPD said. Credit: Marcus Santos
A 17-year-old was shot, 10 members of the NYPD were hurt and five school buses were damaged as “tens of thousands” of people gathered in the streets north of Madison Square Garden Saturday night and into the early morning hours Sunday, the NYPD said.
The crowds “became increasingly destructive,” exhibiting “incredibly reckless and dangerous behavior," police said. In all, 63 people were arrested on charges ranging from assault to disorderly conduct related to the Knicks game, police said.
The teenage shooting victim was taken to a hospital by the NYPD because an ambulance could not get through the crowds, police said. The condition of the victim, who was not identified, was not available. Three people were taken into custody, police said.
Police said four stabbings/slashings were also reported.
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