POLICE SAY INCIDENT FOLLOWED A PHYSICAL ALTERCATION; BROWN MAINTAINS PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE AS CASE MOVES FORWARD
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been charged with attempted murder, with Miami authorities alleging he opened fire during a dispute following a boxing-related argument.
Miami authorities announced late Monday that former NFL star Antonio Brown has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that occurred after what police describe as a “heated altercation linked to a boxing event.” Court documents allege Brown fired a weapon during the confrontation, injuring a man whose identity has not been released.
According to the arrest affidavit, witnesses reported that the dispute escalated rapidly before shots were fired. Investigators say surveillance footage and witness statements form the basis of the charges, though the full evidence has not yet been presented publicly. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
Brown, 36, has not entered a plea, and his legal team has not released a formal statement responding to the accusations. Under U.S. law, Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and details may evolve.
The former Pro Bowl receiver has had a turbulent post-NFL career, facing multiple legal disputes and high-profile controversies. However, this case marks one of the most serious criminal allegations brought against him to date.
Legal analysts say the attempted-murder charge carries severe potential penalties if convicted. The court is expected to schedule a preliminary hearing in the coming days, where prosecutors may outline additional evidence and request specific conditions for Brown’s custody or release.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information or video footage of the altercation to contact Miami police as the investigation continues.
