Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown, the former NFL wide receiver, was arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
Arrest and Detention Details
Miami police confirmed the arrest on Thursday. Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held awaiting extradition to Miami.
It remains unclear why he was transferred to New Jersey first or the duration of his stay in Dubai, though Brown has posted frequently on social media from there recently.
Incident Description
The shooting occurred on May 16 following the boxing match. According to the arrest warrant, Brown reportedly took a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior fistfight.
Context and Background
“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
Brown is known for his time as a wide receiver, notably for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Visual Documentation
- Photos show Brown walking on the field during an NFL game in 2022.
- Another photo released by the Essex County Department of Corrections shows Brown in custody.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown faces serious legal charges connected to a Miami shooting following a celebrity boxing event, currently detained in New Jersey pending extradition.