Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge in Miami Shooting
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting that occurred after a celebrity boxing event in Miami. The arrest was confirmed by Miami police on Thursday.
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 being held while awaiting extradition to Miami.
"He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held pending extradition to Miami," said Mike Vega, Miami police spokesman.
The reasons for Brown's initial transfer to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear. However, Brown has posted multiple times on social media from Dubai over the past few months.
An arrest warrant related to the May 16 shooting states that Brown grabbed a handgun from a security staff member after the boxing match and fired two shots at a man with whom he had previously engaged in a physical altercation.
"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 Context
- Antonio Brown is a former NFL wide receiver known for his time with multiple teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- The shooting incident followed a celebrity boxing event.
- Miami police and U.S. Marshals were involved in the arrest and extradition process.
Photo Descriptions
One photo shows Antonio Brown walking on the field during an NFL game against the New York Jets on January 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File).
Another official photo from the Essex County Department of Corrections depicts Brown on the day of his arrest.
Summary
Antonio Brown was arrested abroad and is now held in New Jersey while awaiting extradition to Miami on attempted murder charges from a shooting after a celebrity boxing event.
Author's summary: Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charges after a Miami shooting, following a celebrity boxing event; he was arrested overseas and is now held in New Jersey pending extradition.
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