Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, 37, was arrested on an attempted murder charge related to a shooting following a celebrity boxing event in Miami, police confirmed on Thursday.
Details of the Arrest
Brown was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai, according to Miami police spokesman Mike Vega. He was then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is currently held pending extradition to Miami.
The reason for Brown’s initial transfer to New Jersey and the length of his stay in Dubai remain unclear, though he has shared multiple social media posts from Dubai over recent months.
Incident Description
According to the arrest warrant covering the incident on May 16, Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer after the boxing match and fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior physical altercation.
"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."
"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."
Visual Records
- Photo of Brown walking on the field during an NFL game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 2, 2022.
- Booking photo from Essex County Department of Corrections showing Brown as of November 7, 2025.
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Summary
Antonio Brown faces attempted murder charges after a Miami shooting incident linked to a celebrity boxing event, currently held in New Jersey awaiting transfer.
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