Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been detained on charges of attempted murder related to a shooting following a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
Details of the Arrest
Miami police confirmed Brown's arrest on Thursday. He was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and subsequently transported to Essex County, New Jersey. Brown is currently held there while awaiting extradition to Miami.
Location and Timeline
- The shooting incident occurred on May 16 after the boxing match.
- It remains unclear why Brown was first taken to New Jersey or how long he stayed in Dubai, where he had posted on social media in recent months.
Incident Description
"According to an arrest warrant detailing the May 16 shooting, 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."
Additional Information
- Antonio Brown is 37 years old.
- He previously played as a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Photo credits: Essex County Department of Corrections / AP Photo by Adam Hunger
Author's Summary
Antonio Brown faces serious legal trouble after being arrested for an attempted murder charge linked to a Miami shooting following a celebrity boxing event.