Report: Antonio Brown wanted, facing attempted murder charge

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted by authorities in Miami-Dade County on an arrest warrant, the Washington Post’s David Ovalle reported. He is facing a charge of attempted murder stemming from a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May.

A judge signed the warrant Wednesday with a charge of attempted murder with a firearm, according to the Washington Post. It also calls for Brown to post a $10,000 bond and stay under house arrest pending a trial.

The warrant, obtained by the Washington Post, said officers responded t a report of gunshots outside a venue just before midnight May 16. An off-duty officer who was working security during the boxing event said he left after learning of the sound of gunfire and added he saw Brown in a physical altercation with another man.

People in the parking lot said Brown was the shooter. However, the warrant said officers didn’t find a weapon when they patted him down.

The warrant also said Miami detectives obtained footage appearing to show Brown punching another man, and it later appears to show him taking the gun from a security officer and running toward that man. Cell phone video also showed two gun shots as Brown headed toward the victim and the victim ducking.

The alleged victim told detectives that after the initial fight broke up, Brown “began to run toward him with a firearm” and shot twice – potentially grazing his neck, according to the Washington Post. A struggle began, and police arrived before Brown walked away.

The event in question is the same one after which Antonio Brown was handcuffed following an altercation. Video obtained by TMZ appeared to show him being “aggressively pulled to the ground” before getting up, kicking the individual who tackled him and attempting to “escape the chaos” that ensued. Brown addressed the situation on social media the next day, alleging he was “jumped” by multiple people who attempted to steal jewelry.

“Regarding the boxing event that happened last night,” Brown posted on X. “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. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me. I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love.”