Antonio Brown is wanted on attempted murder charges.
The 36-year-old former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver is wanted by authorities regarding a murder connected to a celebrity boxing event in Miami from May, per WFLA.
He 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.
He later claimed he was “jumped” by people attempting to steal his jewelry on social media.
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A warrant obtained by the Washington Post states that video showed Antonio punching a man before stealing a gun from a security guard and running toward him. Cellphone video captured two gunshots ringing out. The victim was grazed in the neck by a bullet. As they struggled over the gun, police arrived and Antonio walked away, according to the warrant. The victim was then taken to the hospital.
Antonio played 12 seasons in the NFL. In January 2022, the player dramatically took off his jersey and pads in the third quarter of a game and stormed off the field, announcing his retirement two months later.
He also responded after a photo went viral in 2023.