The Miami-Dade County Police issued a warrant Wednesday for former NFL star Antonio Brown, relating to a May shooting at a celebrity boxing event.
The warrant listed a charge of attempted murder with a firearm and set Brown’s bond at $10,000, requesting that he remain under house arrest pending trial, according to The Washington Post. Police allege efforts to reach the 36-year-old athlete were unsuccessful Thursday evening. It remains unclear whether Brown has secured legal representation.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 02: Antonio Brown #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on against the New York Jets during the game at MetLife Stadium on January 02, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The criminal charge stemmed from an alleged incident outside a boxing event held May 16 in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami. The warrant alleged that Police responded to a report of gunshots being fired outside of the venue just before midnight. An off-duty officer who had been working security at the event claimed he was told about the sound of gunfire and observed Brown involved in a physical altercation with another male, according to The Washington Post.
The warrant went on to claim patrons in the parking lot identified Brown as the shooter. Investigators located spent shell casings and an empty gun holster but did not find a weapon on Brown after patting him down. Police detained Brown and released him hours later, according to The Washington Post.
The outlet reported that Brown took to social media that night alleging he was “jumped” by people attempting to steal his jewelry.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 11: NFL player Antonio Brown looks on during the second half of the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Clippers at State Farm Arena on March 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Miami police obtained video footage that appeared to show Brown punching another man, triggering a fight to ensue. The warrant alleged the footage appeared to show Brown taking the gun of a security officer and running toward the man he had previously punched. Cellphone video captured the victim ducking after two gun shots were fired, according to The Washington Post.
According to police, detectives met with the alleged victim May 21, and he told them that after an initial fight was broken up, Antonio Brown “began to run toward him with a firearm” and fired two shots, one of which may have grazed his neck. The alleged victim sought treatment for his injuries at Aventura Hospital.
The arrest warrant claimed Brown walked away from the scene before police arrived. The victim, who said he has known Brown since 2022, later identified him in surveillance footage, according to The Washington Post. (RELATED: REPORT: Court Orders Former NFL Superstar Antonio Brown To Repay $1 Million In Jewelry Debt)
Brown was named an all-pro for four straight seasons from 2014 through to 2017 before a series of interactions with law enforcement led to the deterioration of his career. He last played in the NFL in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Daily Caller reached out to Brown’s legal team for comment.
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