Violent incidents erupt amid New York's championship celebration: a school bus set on fire and a 17-year-old shot

On June 14 Beijing time, following the Knicks' championship victory, New York City entered full celebration mode. The majority of people celebrated in a rational manner, but several violent incidents broke out during the night, including a school bus being torched and a 17-year-old sustaining a gunshot wound to the foot.

The incident occurred near the Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, where video showed a school bus blazing. It was reported that these buses were originally arranged for World Cup transportation. Police also reported that a 17-year-old was shot in the foot amid the celebrating crowd at the intersection of 42nd Street and Broadway.

The injured individual was taken to Bellevue Hospital by a private vehicle and is currently in stable condition. Police have detained three people and recovered a firearm at the scene. The motive for the incident remains unclear, and no charges have been filed yet.

Additionally, several others were arrested for assault and public order disturbances.

After the Knicks' victory, ecstatic New York fans flooded the streets, gathering at intersections, climbing lampposts and vehicles, celebrating the team's first NBA title in 53 years. The NYPD stated that as of early Sunday morning, multiple arrests had been made, with the number of detainees and specific charges to be announced later.

CNN reporter Shimon Prokupecz reported live from the scene, saying that crowds watching the game outside Madison Square Garden were packed tight, and fans fully released their emotions throughout the viewing event.

As the game ended and the team secured the win, the scene erupted in excitement. Fans high-fived, cheered, and chanted endlessly. One fan, interviewed right after the final buzzer, said excitedly: "I'm so overwhelmed right now, I knew we would win."

The finals game was played in Texas, but watch parties were held all over New York City, where fans witnessed the team mount a comeback in the fourth quarter to clinch the title. After the game, roads around Madison Square Garden were completely gridlocked, and police deployed heavy forces to maintain order.

Most celebrations were relatively peaceful, with many fans climbing signposts and jumping onto vehicles. Meanwhile, chants of "Let's go Knicks" echoed through Times Square.

Whenever the Knicks win a crucial game, the entire city erupts in celebration. Some violent incidents also occurred after Games 3 and 4.

Previously, the NYPD reported that after Game 4, 56 people were taken in for investigation, with 15 formally arrested and 10 police officers injured on duty. Fans blocked roads, attempted to overturn taxis, set off fireworks in crowded areas, damaged multiple police cars, threw objects, engaged in group fights, and climbed buildings, lampposts, and construction equipment.

After Game 3, a 39-year-old man wearing a Spurs jersey was attacked on West 47th Street, about 15 blocks from the arena. Video shows him being taunted by a crowd, then someone tore at his jersey and began punching and kicking him. The man tried to defend himself and push through the crowd, but was tripped from behind, fell to the ground, and was repeatedly kicked and beaten. His phone was also stolen. The victim was later taken to a hospital and is currently in stable condition.