NYPD reports 63 arrests during Knicks championship celebration

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

NYPD reports 63 arrests during Knicks championship celebration
Summary

The NYPD arrested 63 people on June 14 amid celebrations for the Knicks winning the NBA championship. Charges included assaulting a police officer and criminal possession of a weapon. Celebrations escalated into chaos with recorded violence, including a shooting near Times Square injuring a teenager. Property damage involved several school buses and police vehicles. This event followed prior disturbances after Game 4 of the NBA Finals, which also saw multiple arrests.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • 63 arrested near Madison Square Garden during celebrations
  • Charges included assault and criminal possession of a weapon
  • One shooting injured a 17-year-old; three people taken into custody
  • Property damage included school buses and NYPD vehicles
  • Prior unrest occurred after Game 4 of NBA Finals
Latest Updates
  • 2:46 PMYahoo SportsNYPD says 63 people were arrested amid crowds celebrating Knicks NBA championship
  • 2:46 PMYahoo SportsNYPD reports 63 people were arrested amid crowds celebrating Knicks NBA championship
What they're saying
"

Charges among those arrested included assaulting a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest .

"

Charges among those arrested included assaulting a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days