Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown arrested on attempted murder charge

Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge

Antonio Brown, a former All-Pro NFL wide receiver, was arrested on an attempted murder charge linked to a shooting incident after a celebrity boxing event in Miami earlier this year.

Details of the Incident

Brown was extradited from Dubai to the United States on Thursday to face trial, according to FOX News, which cited the Miami Police Department.

The shooting occurred on May 16, following the boxing event. According to an arrest warrant obtained by the Associated Press, Brown allegedly took a gun from a security staff member after the match and fired two shots at a man he had earlier fought with.

Victim's Account

"One of the bullets fired grazed my neck," said Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, the victim of the shooting.

Social Media Evidence

FOX News reported that several videos on social media showed Brown involved in fights with multiple individuals at the event.

Background

Brown is pictured walking the field before a 2022 NFL game between the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Author's summary: Ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charges after a Miami shooting post-boxing event, with videos showing him involved in multiple altercations.

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