Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge in Miami Shooting
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, 37, was arrested on an attempted murder charge connected to a shooting incident following a celebrity boxing event in Miami. Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
According to Miami Police spokesman Mike Vega, Brown was captured by U.S. Marshals while in Dubai and later transported to Essex County, New Jersey, where he remains in custody awaiting extradition to Miami.
Authorities have not specified the reason Brown was first taken to New Jersey or how long he had been in Dubai. Social media activity over recent months indicated he had been spending time there.
Details of the Incident
An arrest warrant describes the May 16 shooting. It states that after an argument at the boxing event, Brown took a handgun from a security officer and fired two shots at a man he had previously fought with.
"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.
Background
Antonio Brown, once a standout player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was seen in NFL games as recently as January 2022. His professional career has been overshadowed by multiple off-field controversies in recent years.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown, former NFL star, faces attempted murder charges in Miami after allegedly opening fire following a celebrity boxing match.