Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge in Miami Shooting
Former NFL player Antonio Brown, 37, was arrested on an attempted murder charge connected to a shooting that occurred after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed Thursday.
According to Miami police spokesman Mike Vega, Brown was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and later flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he remains pending extradition to Miami. Authorities did not clarify why he was first brought to New Jersey or how long he had been in Dubai, though Brown had been active on social media from there in recent months.
Incident Details
The arrest warrant outlines that the shooting took place on May 16 following the boxing event. Investigators allege Brown seized a handgun from a security staff member and fired two rounds at a man with whom he had earlier fought.
"The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators one of the bullets grazed his neck."
Court records did not state whether Brown currently has legal representation.
Background
Brown previously played as a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was pictured on the field during a 2022 NFL game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey. His latest mugshot was provided by the Essex County Department of Corrections.
Author’s summary: Antonio Brown, a former NFL star, faces an attempted murder charge following a Miami shooting linked to a post-event altercation, currently awaiting extradition from New Jersey.