May 13, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives for the basket around Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the fourth quarter during game six of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Bucks cancel Game 7 watch party after 21 injured in shootings near arena

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Jason Burgos | Last updated 5/14/22

There will be no watch party near the Fiserv Forum for Game 7 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics NBA Playoff series after 21 people were injured in three separate shootings Friday near the arena.

Following the Bucks' 108-95 Game 6 loss to the Celtics, there was a dangerous outbreak of gun violence near the arena in downtown Milwaukee. Three individuals were shot in the Deer District plaza close to the Fiserv Forum in the first instance. Then, another person was injured in a second shooting in the area, which was accompanied by a third occurrence that saw 17 people hurt.

The final shooting, which took place a mile from the arena, ended with 10 individuals being arrested and nine firearms being confiscated. One man was arrested for his involvement in the first incident, however, no arrests were made in connection with the second shooting on Friday night.

While as many as 21 people were injured during the various acts of gun violence, including a 16-year-old girl, none of the victims are believed to have life-threatening injuries.

Due to the shootings, the organization released a statement on Saturday condemning the violence and canceling a planned watch party for the team’s Game 7 matchup on Sunday afternoon.