*Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is entangled in a serious legal battle following a shooting incident in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood on May 16. According to an arrest warrant issued on June 11, Brown faces charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm, stemming from an altercation outside a celebrity boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross, The Associated Press reports.
The warrant, signed by Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Ariel Rodriguez, alleges that Brown, 36, punched a man, seized a security officer’s handgun, and fired two shots, one grazing the victim’s neck, as reported by Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu. Brown was briefly detained by police on May 17 but released after providing his account.
He took to X, stating, “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.” He further claimed he would pursue charges against his attackers.
The situation took an unexpected turn as Brown, now in Dubai, has not surrendered to authorities. The Miami Herald reported on June 17 that Miami Police Chief Manny Morales confirmed detectives are in contact with Brown’s attorney, expecting his custody upon returning to South Florida.
Brown’s social media posts, including one from June 15, reflect his frustration: “How TF [the expletive] You go from being victimized unto a attempt to murder, you see they control the media.” He also shared a Malcolm X quote: “The media is the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that’s power.”
Video evidence shows Brown in a brawl, with gunshots heard shortly after. Witnesses identified him as the shooter, though no weapon was found during his initial detention. The warrant sets a $10,000 bond and house arrest pending trial.
Following the incident, Brown wrote on X: “I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me. [And] I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love.”
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