Antonio Brown has been extradited from Dubai to the United States and arrested in connection with a Miami shooting, according to the Miami Herald. Police spokesperson Mike Vega confirmed the former Tampa Bay star’s arrest.
“Miami Police confirm that U.S. Marshals have apprehended Antonio Brown and that he has been extradited to the US. No date has been set for his transfer to Miami-Dade County.” — Mike Vega, Police spokesperson
Brown was wanted for months related to a shooting that occurred on May 16 outside an amateur boxing event in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Video footage shows Brown allegedly involved in a fight just before multiple gunshots were fired.
Initially, Brown was briefly detained but later released without charges. However, in June, authorities issued a warrant for his arrest after he failed to turn himself in for a $10,000 bond with house arrest conditions.
His trial is expected to begin soon, and Brown could face a murder charge stemming from the incident.
Last week, Brown posted a sponsored video to his 15 million Instagram followers promoting an online betting site, BC Game. In the video, he was seen driving a black Lamborghini, projecting a carefree image.
Antonio Brown’s extradition and arrest mark a significant development in a serious Miami shooting case, with a trial approaching and potential murder charges pending.