Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case following a shooting after a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
Details of the Arrest
Miami police confirmed the arrest on Thursday. Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and then flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he remains held pending extradition to Miami.
Police spokesman Mike Vega stated it is unclear why Brown was initially transported to New Jersey or how long he had been in Dubai, although Brown had posted several updates on social media from there over recent months.
Incident Overview
According to the arrest warrant, the shooting occurred on May 16. Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staff member after the boxing match and fired two shots at a man he had previously been involved in a physical altercation with.
"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."
Background
Antonio Brown is known for his career as a wide receiver with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other NFL teams. A photo provided by the Essex County Department of Corrections shows Brown in custody as of early November 2025.
"U.S. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J."
Source
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Author's summary: Antonio Brown was arrested on an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting a man following a fight at a Miami celebrity boxing event, currently held in New Jersey pending extradition.