Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting following a celebrity boxing event in Miami, authorities confirmed on Thursday.

Details of the Incident

Brown, 37, was detained by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and subsequently flown to Essex County, New Jersey. He is currently held there awaiting extradition to Miami.

"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." — Arrest warrant detailing the May 16 shooting

The Miami police spokesperson Mike Vega did not clarify why Brown was first taken to New Jersey or how long he had been in Dubai. However, Brown has been active on social media from Dubai in recent months.

Background

Antonio Brown played as a wide receiver in the NFL, most recently known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The shooting occurred on May 16, after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.

"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 statement

Visual Records

Photos include Brown walking during an NFL game and a booking image from the Essex County Department of Corrections.

Author's summary: Antonio Brown was arrested on charges related to a Miami shooting after a boxing event, held in New Jersey pending extradition from Dubai custody.

AP News — 2025-11-07