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 after a celebrity boxing event in Miami, authorities confirmed.
Brown was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Dubai and transported to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is currently held pending extradition to Miami. The reasons for his initial transfer to New Jersey and the duration of his stay in Dubai remain unclear, despite Brown posting on social media from Dubai in recent months.
Details of the Incident
The arrest warrant describes that on May 16, following the boxing match, Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer and fired two shots at a man with whom he had a prior fistfight. The victim, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, reported that one of the bullets grazed his neck.
Official Statements
"Brown, 37, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Dubai," said Miami police spokesman Mike Vega.
"He was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is being held pending extradition to Miami," Vega added.
There is no information available from court documents about whether Brown has legal representation.
Photo Captions
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown during an NFL game against the New York Jets, Jan. 2, 2022, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
- Photo provided by the Essex County Department of Corrections showing Antonio Brown on November 7, 2025 (Essex County Department of Corrections via AP)
Author's Summary: Antonio Brown was arrested abroad for a shooting incident in Miami, now held in New Jersey pending extradition, reflecting ongoing legal troubles for the former NFL star.
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