NYPD Hunts Suspects Who Beat 39-Year-Old Spurs Fan, Stealing Jersey After 115-111 Finals Win
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Updated · WABC-TV · Jun 10
NYPD Hunts Suspects Who Beat 39-Year-Old Spurs Fan, Stealing Jersey After 115-111 Finals Win
3 articles · Updated · WABC-TV · Jun 10
Summary
NYPD released images of suspects accused of surrounding a 39-year-old San Antonio Spurs fan on West 47th Street just after midnight Tuesday, punching and kicking him before ripping off his jersey.
The victim was walking back to his hotel after the Spurs' 115-111 Game 3 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and was treated at a hospital for facial cuts and bruising.
Videos posted online allegedly showed other Spurs fans being harassed after the NBA Finals game, suggesting the attack was part of broader postgame hostility.
Karl-Anthony Towns and players from both teams condemned the assault, while Knicks fan Ben Stiller urged respect for opposing supporters as police sought tips through Crime Stoppers.