Former NFL star Antonio Brown was briefly detained by Miami police early Saturday morning after a disturbance that included gunfire outside a celebrity boxing match, as per his account and various social media videos.

Incident Details

Law enforcement officials indicated that officers responded to an alert from the ShotSpotter system around 3 a.m. They questioned multiple individuals present at the scene but reported no arrests or injuries. Officer Kiara Delva, a spokeswoman for the Miami police, confirmed the ongoing investigation.

Video Evidence and Claims

Video footage circulating on social media depicted Brown in a confrontation with several individuals during the event organized by popular streamer Adin Ross. In the footage, Brown appeared to be wielding a black pistol while pursuing someone, followed by audible gunfire in the background.

Further videos later showed Brown being escorted from the venue with his hands secured behind his back by a police officer.

In a post on social media, Brown claimed he had been “jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me.” He stated, “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.”

Background on Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown, 36, enjoyed a successful career in the NFL, primarily with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2010 to 2018, where he established himself as one of the league’s leading receivers. He led the NFL in receiving yards twice, but his professional trajectory was marred by a series of off-field issues, culminating in his contract being voided by the Oakland Raiders in 2019.

Brown spent his final three seasons with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ultimately exiting the league in dramatic fashion by removing his jersey during a game against the New York Jets in January 2022. He announced his retirement shortly after.