Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed on Thursday.
Details of the Arrest
Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and flown to Essex County, New Jersey. He is currently held there pending extradition to Miami. Miami police spokesman Mike Vega confirmed the arrest but did not clarify why Brown was brought to New Jersey first or how long he had been in Dubai. Brown has recently posted on social media from Dubai several times.
Incident Overview
According to an arrest warrant, the incident occurred on May 16. Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer following the boxing match and fired two shots at a man with whom he had earlier been involved in a fistfight.
“Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday.” — Miami police spokesman Mike Vega
Additional Information
- Antonio Brown is a former wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The arrest is linked to events that followed the celebrity boxing match.
- The shooting and fight occurred after the May 16 event in Miami.
Antonio Brown’s arrest highlights ongoing legal troubles following his sports career, involving serious charges stemming from a post-event confrontation.