Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Extradited from Dubai in Attempted Murder Case
Antonio Brown, former NFL All-Pro wide receiver, has been extradited from Dubai to face trial in Miami for an attempted murder charge. The charge relates to a shooting at an amateur boxing event earlier this year.
Details of the Incident
Brown, who played most of his 12-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, is accused of firing two shots at a man after an altercation on May 16 in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. According to an arrest warrant issued in June, Brown reportedly grabbed “a black firearm from the right hip area” of a security official and shot at the man, later identified as Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu.
Extradition and Current Status
Authorities confirmed to NBC Miami that the 37-year-old was extradited from Dubai, where he was allegedly evading U.S. law enforcement. Brown arrived via Newark, New Jersey, and was booked into Essex County Jail on Thursday. He is expected to be transferred to South Florida, though the timing is unclear.
Incident Video and Context
Video footage of the May event circulated on social media, showing Brown involved in a physical altercation. The boxing event was hosted by popular streamer and internet personality Adin Ross.
“Brown appeared to grab ‘a black firearm from the right hip area’ of a security official and fired at a man.”
Author's summary: Antonio Brown has been returned from Dubai to face attempted murder charges in Miami following a shooting at a local boxing event earlier this year.
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