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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted in Miami-Dade County, Florida on a charge of attempted murder, according to court documents obtained by the Washington Post. Brown, 36, was allegedly involved in a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May. He was initially detained by police immediately after the incident, but was released.
Brown claimed that he was jumped and that he was the victim of an attempted robbery. Videos posted online showed Brown in the midst of a physical altercation and then being led away in handcuffs by police.
“Regarding the boxing event that happened last night,” Brown wrote on X the next day. “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.
Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. 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.…
— AB (@AB84) May 17, 2025
“I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me. I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love.”
He has now been charged with attempted murder with a firearm. The warrant calls for Brown to post a $10,000 bond and he will be subject to house arrest until the trial.
Brown spent nine years with the Steelers from 2010-18 and then spent three more seasons in the NFL before quitting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers mid-game in 2021. He has been embroiled in numerous legal battles over the years, including sexual assault allegations, physical violence, failing to pay child support, and stiffing several vendors and contractors, including during his time as the owner of the Albany Empire indoor football team.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Former Steelers WR Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder
