Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown, former NFL wide receiver, was arrested in connection with a shooting that took place after a celebrity boxing event in Miami. The incident has led to an attempted murder charge, confirmed by Miami police on Thursday.
Details of the Arrest
Brown, 37, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and subsequently flown to Essex County, New Jersey. He is currently held there pending extradition to Miami, according to police spokesman Mike Vega.
Unclear Timeline and Location
The reasons for Brown being taken to New Jersey first and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear. However, Brown has shared multiple social media posts from Dubai over the recent months.
Incident Description
The arrest warrant reveals that on May 16, after the boxing match, Brown allegedly seized a handgun from a security staff member and fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior fistfight.
"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."
Background Photos
- A 2022 photo shows Brown during an NFL game as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver.
- An image from Essex County Department of Corrections displays Brown in custody in November 2025.
Antonio Brown's arrest highlights the serious legal challenges facing the former sports star after the Miami shooting incident.
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