ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge in Dubai Shooting
DUBAI/MIAMI – Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been arrested in Dubai adn is awaiting extradition to Miami on charges of attempted second-degree murder, stemming from a shooting following a boxing match in May.The arrest was confirmed by Miami-Dade Police spokesperson, Detective Yuliana Vega.Brown was flown to Essex County, New Jersey, where he is currently being held pending extradition.
The arrest marks the latest legal trouble for the 12-year NFL veteran, whose career ended in dramatic fashion in 2021. The incident underscores a pattern of legal issues that have plagued Brown in recent years,overshadowing his accomplishments on the field.
According to an arrest warrant, the shooting occurred on May 16th after Brown allegedly grabbed a handgun from a security staffer following a boxing match and fired two shots at a man with whom he had earlier engaged in a fistfight. The victim, Zul-qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators one bullet grazed his neck.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding why Brown was initially taken to New Jersey or how long he had been in Dubai, though he had posted on social media from the city in recent months. It remains unclear whether Brown has retained legal counsel, and the timeline for his return to Miami is currently unknown.
A conviction on the attempted second-degree murder charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Brown, an All-Pro wide receiver, played the majority of his NFL career with the pittsburgh Steelers before finishing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over his career,he recorded 928 receptions for over 12,000 yards and 83 touchdowns.
Prior to this arrest, brown faced accusations of battery against a moving truck driver, multiple domestic violence charges, and failure to pay child support. He gained notoriety in January 2021 when he abruptly left the field during a game between the Tampa Bay buccaneers and the New York Jets, removing his jersey and equipment, an act that led to his release from the team and effectively ended his NFL career.
