Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder After Miami Shooting Incident
MIAMI, FL – June 13, 2025 | IDNN Crime & Sports Law Desk
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown on charges of attempted murder with a firearm, following a May 16 shooting outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
According to a warrant reviewed by The Washington Post, Brown is alleged to have punched a man during a physical altercation, grabbed a firearm from a security officer, and fired two shots while chasing the individual. One bullet reportedly grazed the victim’s neck.
🚔 Eyewitnesses and Surveillance Footage Confirm Identity
Witnesses and off-duty officers at the scene identified Brown as the shooter. Surveillance and cell phone video obtained by investigators reportedly show him initiating the fight and pursuing the man with a gun in hand.
Despite not being arrested at the time, Brown now faces a felony charge, with a $10,000 bond and house arrest expected upon apprehension.
Brown Denies Charges, Says He Was “Jumped”
Brown posted on social media that he was assaulted and nearly robbed, claiming police only detained him briefly to take a statement and later released him.
No weapon was recovered on him at the time of questioning. However, investigators retrieved two shell casings and an empty holster at the scene.
A Troubled Post-NFL Career
This latest charge adds to a growing legal file for the 36-year-old former Pro Bowler, who last played in the NFL in 2021. Brown has faced domestic violence allegations, financial lawsuits, and a now-dismissed bankruptcy filing.
Once considered one of the NFL’s most dominant receivers, Brown’s career was derailed by erratic behavior and repeated run-ins with the law.
He has previously suggested that he suffers from possible CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) — a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma — though no official diagnosis has been confirmed.
🏈 From Super Bowl Hero to Legal Peril
Brown’s on-field career spanned 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won Super Bowl LV and caught a touchdown from Tom Brady.
His fall from NFL grace reached a dramatic point in 2021 when he stormed off the field mid-game, removing his jersey and leaving fans and teammates stunned.
⚖️ What Happens Next
With the warrant now public, Miami-Dade County authorities are expected to track and arrest Brown in the coming days. The case could result in serious prison time, depending on how prosecutors proceed and whether video evidence proves conclusive.