Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown, former NFL wide receiver, was arrested on an attempted murder charge linked to a shooting following 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, according to Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he remains held pending extradition to Miami.
Location and Timeline
- Incident occurred after a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16.
- Brown had been posting frequently on social media from Dubai in recent months.
- The reasons for being taken initially to New Jersey are currently unclear.
Incident Description
According to the arrest warrant, Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer after the boxing match and fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior physical altercation.
"Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after the boxing match and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier."
Photographic Records
- Images from the Essex County Department of Corrections show Brown on Thursday, November 7.
- Previously, Brown was seen on Jan. 2, 2022, walking on the field during an NFL game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New York Jets in New Jersey (AP Photo/Adam Hunger).
Author's summary: Antonio Brown’s arrest for attempted murder in connection with a Miami shooting highlights legal troubles following a celebrity boxing event and ongoing extradition proceedings.
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