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Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Charged with Attempted Murder in Miami Shooting
8 Nov
Summary
- Antonio Brown charged with attempted second-degree murder
- Allegedly tried to shoot and kill a man outside a celebrity boxing match
- Apprehended in UAE after months-long search, extradited to New Jersey
In a shocking turn of events, former NFL star Antonio Brown has been charged with attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon. According to the authorities, the incident occurred in May during a celebrity boxing match in Miami, Florida.
Brown, who is 37 years old, is accused of allegedly trying to shoot and kill a man named Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu outside the event. Witnesses claim that Brown was the one who fired the shots, which were captured on video. Two shell casings were found at the scene, though Brown was reportedly unarmed when police detained him.
After the incident, Brown had fled to the United Arab Emirates in an apparent attempt to evade U.S. authorities. However, following a months-long search, he was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and extradited to New Jersey on November 7, 2025. Brown is currently being held at the Essex County Jail, awaiting transfer to Florida to face the attempted murder charge.
If convicted, Brown could face up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. This is just the latest in a long line of legal troubles for the former NFL player, who has been accused of various offenses, including battery, domestic violence, and failure to pay child support.
