Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown, former NFL wide receiver, was arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting following a celebrity boxing event in Miami. Police confirmed the arrest on Thursday.
Details of the Arrest and Incident
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 is currently held pending extradition to Miami.
The reasons for his initial transfer to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear. Brown has been active on social media from Dubai in recent months.
Incident Description
The arrest warrant cites a May 16 shooting, stating Brown allegedly seized a handgun from a security staff member after the boxing match and fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior physical altercation.
"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
Background Information
- Antonio Brown is a former wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The shooting occurred after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
- Brown was arrested abroad and is currently held in New Jersey pending extradition.
Author's summary: Ex-NFL player Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charges following a Miami shooting incident, currently held in New Jersey awaiting extradition.