Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami. The Miami police confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
Brown, 37, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is currently held pending extradition to Miami. The reasons for his initial transfer to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear, although Brown has been active on social media from Dubai in recent months.
Details of the Incident
The arrest warrant states that the shooting 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 previously engaged 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
Background Images and Reports
- A photo shows Brown walking on the field during an NFL game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 2, 2022.
- A booking photo from Essex County Department of Corrections shows Brown taken into custody.
Brown’s legal situation is ongoing as authorities work on his extradition to Miami.
Author’s Summary
Antonio Brown faces serious legal charges after a Miami boxing event shooting, with ongoing legal procedures as he awaits extradition from New Jersey.