Former CMU and NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Antonio Brown, the former Central Michigan University and NFL player, was arrested in Dubai and transported to Newark, New Jersey. He is now awaiting extradition to Miami to face charges related to an attempted murder incident.
Details of the Incident
The charge follows an event on May 16 after a celebrity boxing match in Miami. Shots were fired during the event, and Brown was briefly detained.
Brown stated on social media at the time: “I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me.”
He added, “Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED.”
Arrest Warrant and Allegations
According to a June report by the Associated Press, Brown was later named in an arrest warrant. He is accused of grabbing a handgun from security staff and firing two shots at a man with whom he reportedly had a fistfight earlier.
The victim told investigators one of the bullets grazed his neck, the AP reported.
Current Status and Police Statement
Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales confirmed that Brown is in custody in Newark and will soon be extradited to Miami to face charges linked to the shooting in the Little Haiti neighborhood.
“Let this serve as a clear message; no matter who you are or where you run, we will pursue the facts, identify you, locate you, and bring you to justice,” Morales said.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charges in Miami after a shooting incident, highlighting law enforcement's commitment to pursue justice regardless of status.