White Plains Ends Partnership After Tournament Shooting

Three Bronx residents—a 22-year-old woman and two men aged 18 and 21—were injured in a shooting after a dispute between two groups near the Ferris World Ball basketball tournament at Gardella Park in White Plains on August 7, 2025. The incident, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. at the Church Street School parking lot entrance, saw more than 20 shots fired as attendees returned to their cars. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Westchester Medical Center. In response, city officials canceled the tournament's championship game and ended their partnership with the league, citing concerns about the event's increasing regional draw and its effect on the neighborhood. No arrests have been made, and White Plains police are seeking witnesses and surveillance footage as the investigation continues. Authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to public safety.