Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Reportedly Wanted on Attempted Murder Charge in Miami
Former NFL star Antonio Brown is reportedly wanted in Miami on an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting in May
Brown's bond is listed at $10,000, according to documents obtained by the Washington Post
After the incident, Brown claimed on X that he was "jumped by multiple individuals" who wanted to steal his jewelryAuthorities in Miami have issued an arrest warrant for former NFL star Antonio Brown on a charge of attempted murder, according to documents obtained by the Washington Post.
The warrant for Brown, 36, was reportedly signed by a judge on Wednesday, June 11 in Miami-Dade County, stemming from a shooting in May during a celebrity boxing match.
The warrant reportedly lists a charge of attempted murder with a firearm. Brown's bond is listed at $10,000 and requires him to remain under house arrest until a pending trial, the outlet reported.
Brown's agent did not immediately return PEOPLE's request for comment.
The shooting happened on Saturday, May 16 around 3 a.m. local time after a boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross. Video footage from the evening captured by witnesses shows the retired wide receiver throwing punches during an altercation with multiple people. In one moment from the scuffle, Brown can be seen falling over alongside a security guard who he proceeded to kick.
A person can be heard telling Brown that the man is a security guard in the video footage.
The alleged shooting happened when Brown and others moved to an alley nearby. Video footage shows Brown running toward a group of people, holding something in his hand, seconds before a loud sound resembling gun shots is heard and the crowd fled. It is not clear who fired the shots in the video.
In other angles of the incident, bystanders reacted. 'Oh my God, he has a gun,' one individual said in a clip seconds before the assumed gunshots were heard. Brown was seen in handcuffs after the incident, but Miami Police confirmed that no arrests were made that evening.
According to the Washington Post, the warrant for Brown signed on Wednesday says patrons at the scene told officers the former NFL star was the one who fired the shots. The warrant also reportedly says Brown had no weapon on him when officers patted him down at the scene, but "two spent shell casings and an empty gun holster" were discovered by investigators.
Brown addressed the incident on Ross' Kick livestream and on X, claiming he had been "jumped by multiple individuals" at the event and suffered from CTE.
'I got CTE, I blacked out,' he said on the stream. 'I blacked out, Adin. I don't know what happened."
Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In a May 17 statement on X, Brown wrote, "Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. Contrary to some video circulating, 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."
He added that he will consult his legal council and attorneys "on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me" and promised to keep his followers "posted step-by-step on the process."
Read the original article on People
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Former Bucs receiver Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder: report
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted on attempted murder charges connected to a celebrity boxing event in Miami last month. Brown was detained by authorities after he was involved in a fight with several people at the May 16 event, which was hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross. 'It was still chasing her': 9-year-old girl attacked by shark while swimming at Florida beach The former football player later took to social media, claiming he was 'jumped' by people attempting to steal his jewelry. A warrant obtained by the Washington Post stated that video showed Brown punching a man before stealing a gun from a security guard and running toward him. Police said the cellphone video then captured two gunshots ringing out. The victim was grazed in the neck by a bullet. A struggle ensued over the gun before police arrived and Brown walked away, according to the warrant. The victim, who said he has known Brown since 2022, was taken to the hospital. The wide receiver played 12 seasons in the NFL, including two with the Bucs. In January 2022, Brown took off his jersey and pads in the third quarter of a game and stormed off the field. He announced his retirement from professional football two months later. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Boy, 16, fired shots at teen he planned to fight to feel ‘like Superman': Polk deputies
POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A 16-year-old boy was charged with attempted first-degree murder after Polk County deputies said he ambushed a 19-year-old man he planned to fight by firing shots at him and his car. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation began on April 2 when deputies received a call from True Roofers on North Frontage Road after employees arrived at work and found spent shell casings on the ground. According to investigators, security footage showed an 'unidentified man' approach a silver Chevrolet Malibu and shoot at it several times until the car fled. The suspect was seen running away shortly after. Detectives later revealed that the Malibu driver was a 19-year-old man from Lakeland. Former Bucs receiver Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder: report On April 9, deputies said they pulled the Malibu driver over for a traffic stop and interviewed him Deputies said the 19-year-old 'lied and said his car was shot when it was parked at his home while he was sleeping. He made several inconsistent statements regarding why his car had so many gunshots.' After being told about the security video, investigators said the man admitted to being at True Roofers when the shooting happened. 'He told detectives that he arrived in the area to fight with someone with whom he had been texting back and forth,' the sheriff's office said in a news release. However, the teen would not tell detectives who the shooter was. Deputies obtained search warrants for the Malibu and the 19-year-old's phone and social media accounts. Detectives said they determined that the 19-year-old was en route to a 16-year-old's house on the date of the shooting, but diverted due to the presence of law enforcement.' The victim went to True Roofers and told the 16-year-old to meet him there, the sheriff's office said. Detectives said they found an Instagram group message thread in the 19-year-old's phone that showed that he reported to others that he saw law enforcement officers on a traffic stop in the area of the 16-year-old's home, which is near True Roofers. 'He sent a photo of the fence around the back of the business and told the others he would 'jump it.' He was also seen on the business' video surveillance peering over the fence,' the sheriff's office said. Investigators said other phones and video within the Instagram chat showed the 16-year-old's house. At one point, someone said 'shoot the crib,' referring to the 16-year-old's house, deputies said. The 16-year-old was positively identified as one of the Instagram users with the group chat, and by witnesses who were shown the video surveillance of the shooting. In an affidavit, deputies said the 16-year-old was a 'juvenile delinquent' who was on conditional release stemming from a carjacking conviction. Detectives said they went to the 16-year-old's home and took him into custody on a warrant. During a search of his home, investigators said they found a loaded Glock model 19 9mm handgun with an extended magazine containing 28 rounds, modified with a 'switch.' The sheriff's office said it was illegally altered to be fired in a fully automatic fashion. The 16-year-old admitted to owning the gun, ordering the switch online and installing it himself, telling detectives that when shooting it, he 'felt like Superman,' the sheriff's office said. 'I am so proud of my detectives, who left no stone unturned until this case was solved and the suspect was appropriately charged. This violent teenaged suspect, who has already been convicted of a felony, played a very dangerous game so he could 'feel like Superman.' If he's Superman, then my detectives are his Kryptonite,' Sheriff Grady Judd said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Yahoo
Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder at Miami Boxing Event
Antonio Brown is wanted for attempted murder, TMZ can confirm. Law enforcement sources tell us authorities in Miami-Dade County, Florida are seeking to arrest the former NFL wide receiver on a charge of attempted murder stemming from a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May. We covered the incident -- AB was briefly detained by police following an intense dust-up involving a gun at Adin Ross' Brand Risk kickboxing event just over a month ago. Video obtained by TMZ shows him getting into a physical altercation with men he claimed tried to jump him and steal his jewelry ... and another clip shows him fleeing the scene with what appears to be a gun in his hand -- before clear gunshots are heard ripping through the air. Zül-Qarnaįn subsequently told TMZ Sports he was one of the men involved in the scuffle with Antonio ... further claiming he unloaded some bullets right at him -- with kids around during the incident. Now, David Ovalle of the Washington Post is reporting an unnamed victim met with law enforcement and claimed AB opened fire at him following the physical altercation, which prompted the warrant for his arrest. David also reports the warrant will require a $10,000 bond and the sports star to remain under house arrest pending trial. To view all content on this page click here. TMZ reached out to a rep for Antonio for comment ... so far, no word back. Stay tuned.
