Authorities in Miami-Dade County have issued an arrest warrant for former NFL star Antonio Brown on charges of attempted murder. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at an amateur boxing event in May, where gunshots were reported.
CNN affiliate WSVN broke the story and shared the warrant with CNN. Police say Brown was involved in a confrontation during the event that escalated into violence. Efforts to contact both Brown and the Miami Police Department for official statements have so far been unfruitful.
Witnesses and Footage Allege Brown Fired Gun After Violent Brawl at Event
According to the arrest warrant, an off-duty officer present at the event responded after attendees reported hearing gunshots. Upon investigation, the officer allegedly found Brown fighting another man outside the venue. Several eyewitnesses identified Brown as the shooter, although no firearm was found on him at the time of his arrest.
Investigators did, however, recover two spent shell casings and an empty gun holster at the scene, which supported the claims of gunfire.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Antonio Brown on Attempted Murder Charge After Miami Boxing BrawlFurther investigation included reviewing surveillance footage and gathering witness testimonies. According to the warrant, Brown was seen punching a man, triggering a brawl in which several others joined in attacking the victim. Security eventually intervened to break up the melee.
Witnesses claimed Brown later took a gun from a security officer and chased after the same man he had attacked. Video from the scene, shared on social media, appears to show Brown holding a gun, and two gunshots can be heard, lending support to the attempted murder charge.
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Antonio Brown has not issued an official response to the charges but posted a video of himself on a bicycle with the hashtag “#lovefromthemiddleeast,” suggesting he may currently be outside the U.S. In a previous social media post, Brown claimed he was recently attacked by multiple individuals attempting to steal his jewelry.
He stated that police had released him after hearing his side of the story. However, these claims have not been substantiated in relation to the May incident.
Antonio Brown’s football career was marked by both extraordinary talent and frequent controversy. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2010 to 2018, establishing himself as one of the NFL’s most dominant wide receivers.
However, off-field issues led to brief and tumultuous stints with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His NFL career ended abruptly in 2021 when he exited a game mid-play, removing his uniform and walking off the field. Brown announced his retirement shortly after, capping a career as volatile as it was brilliant.
