Antonio Brown Allegedly Tried to Shoot Man With Stolen Security Guard Gun

An arrest warrant is currently out for the former NFL player.

June 13, 2025
Antonio Brown
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Antonio Brown is still wanted by authorities in Florida in connection with a shooting that took place last month.

TMZ Sports obtained the warrant, which claims Brown stole a security guard’s gun to shoot a man in Miami on May 16. AB was attending a boxing event hosted by Adin Ross when he allegedly got involved in a physical altercation with a man named Zül-Qarnaįn Nantambu.

The warrant reveals that the former NFL player is wanted on one felony charge of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm. He will also have to post a $10,000 bond while he remains under house arrest and waits for his trial to begin.

The warrant states that footage shows Brown and Nantambu arguing outside Ross’ event, where Brown hits Nantambu with a “closed fist.”

"Several other individuals began attacking Mr. Nantambu, escalating the situation to three individuals against one,” the document adds.

Security then tried to break up the scuffle and gain control of Brown, who allegedly took a security guard’s gun. Police have claimed Brown held the weapon in his left hand and charged at Nantambu.

"Cell phone video obtained from social media showed Mr. Brown with the firearm in his hand advancing towards Mr. Nantambu on the outside sidewalk," police claimed in the warrant. "The video captures two shots which occur as Mr. Brown is within several feet of Mr. Nantambu. The video also captures Mr. Nantambu ducking after the first shot is heard."

Police say they interviewed Nantambu on May 21, and he alleged that Brown shot at him during the fight, and that one of the bullets potentially grazed his neck. Cops described Nantambu as having “visible injuries.”

On May 17, hours after reports emerged that Brown was taken away from the scene in handcuffs, he denied having ever been arrested.

"I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me," he tweeted. "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."

It was noted in the warrant that a gun wasn’t found at the scene, and neither was the victim, so they let Brown go. At the time, police did discover two spent shell casings and an empty gun holster.

Brown hasn’t yet publicly commented on the warrant for his arrest.