Antonio Brown, a former star wide receiver in the National Football League, is being sought by authorities on charges of attempted murder. The charges stem from an altercation at a celebrity boxing event held in Miami last month, according to reports from The Washington Post.

Law enforcement officials are investigating Brown’s involvement in a physical altercation that occured on May 16 at a boxing event organized by streamer Adin Ross. Brown and a video circulating on social media indicate his presence at the event and involvement in the incident.

footage from the event appears to show Brown holding what looks like a black handgun while pursuing an individual.Sounds resembling gunshots can be heard shortly after. Additional video shows Brown being escorted away from the venue by a police officer, with his hands behind his back.

after being detained for several hours, Brown took to social media to claim that he was “jumped” by individuals who were attempting to steal his jewelry and inflict “physical harm,” according to ESPN reports.

Details Emerge from Arrest Warrant

Video showed Brown punching a man before stealing a gun from a security guard and running toward him.

An arrest warrant obtained by The Post details that video evidence shows Brown allegedly punching a man, taking a gun from a security guard, and then chasing after the man. The warrant states that cellphone video captured the sound of two gunshots.

the warrant further alleges that the victim was grazed in the neck by a bullet during the incident. A struggle over the firearm reportedly took place before police arrived at the scene. Brown then allegedly left the area. The victim,who claims to have known Brown since 2022,was treated at a local hospital.

Antonio Brown’s NFL Career and Controversies

Antonio Brown played for the Pittsburgh steelers from 2010 to 2018, becoming one of the league’s most prominent wide receivers and leading the NFL in receiving yards twice. However, his career was marked by numerous on- and off-field controversies, including his contract being terminated by the Oakland Raiders before the 2019 season began.

Brown’s final three NFL seasons were split between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay buccaneers. His NFL career effectively ended when he removed his jersey, pads, and gloves and walked off the field during the Buccaneers’ 2021 regular-season game against the New York Jets. He announced his retirement from professional football a few months later.