Violence erupts in US during NBA title celebrations, World Cup shuttle bus set ablaze

Thousands of New York Knicks fans took to the streets to celebrate their first NBA championship in more than five decades. However, the celebration turned violent at one point. Clashes, vandalism and arson occurred in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA. A teenager was shot and a shuttle bus carrying World Cup spectators was set on fire.

Thousands of fans gathered in Times Square and surrounding areas to celebrate the Knicks' historic title win on Saturday night local time. Many were seen setting off fireworks and using smoke grenades. As the situation gradually got out of control, chaos spread across the city.

A fleet of 15 shuttle buses on their way back from dropping off spectators after the Brazil-Morocco match in the World Cup football match got stuck in the Times Square area. According to eyewitnesses, hundreds of young people climbed onto the buses and started cheering. At one point, a yellow school bus rented by the New York City administration was set on fire. The bus was completely burned down and several other buses were damaged.

During the incident, some fans were also seen climbing onto the roof of the bus and waving the Brazilian flag. Some spectators who came to watch the match said that such excitement is seen in many parts of the world after a major sporting success, but this time the situation has gone beyond the norm.

Meanwhile, New York Police said that during the night's celebration, a 17-year-old teenager was shot in the Times Square area. He was shot in the leg. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident. In addition, several other injured people were seen in the crowd, but the cause of their injuries could not be immediately confirmed.

Riot police and mounted police were deployed to control the situation. After a long period of patience, the police dispersed the crowd with batons and cordoned off the streets adjacent to Madison Square Garden.

The victory was an emotional moment for longtime New York Knicks fans. The team's first NBA title since 1973 was celebrated with great enthusiasm. The team had previously reached the Finals in 1994 and 1999 but failed to win. Now that wait is over, the celebration night has been marred by violence.