“Lives like he's playing GTA 5”: NFL fans react as Antonio Brown gets arrested over attempted murder charge after extradition to U.S. from Middle East

On Thursday, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown was arrested on an attempted murder charge, involving the shooting incident that took place back in May.

According to NFL insider Dov Kleiman, he was extradited to New Jersey by the U.S. Marshals. He was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before his extradition.

"BREAKING: Antonio Brown has been extradited to NJ by U.S. Marshals. Browns is wanted for attempted murder," Kleiman tweeted.

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Fans on social media shared their reactions to the former NFL star's arrest.

"Dude lives like he's playing GTA 5," one fan commented "Innocent until proven guilty," another fan said. "Hope he can still tweet," this fan wrote. "Please let him tweet from jail," another fan stated. "He ran the wrong route on this one!" one fan said. "Bro shot himself out of the Hall of Fame," this fan commented.

After Brown's arrest, Miami's Chief of Police Manuel Morales shared a statement with NBC, warning people of the consequences of committing a crime in Miami.

"Let this serve as a clear message: No matter who you are or where you run, we will pursue the facts, identify you, locate you, and bring you to justice," Morales said. "To anyone even considering committing a crime in Miami- know this: We will find you."

In May, Antonio Brown was attending streamer Adin Ross's "Brand Risk Boxing Event" in Miami. The ex-Steelers WR fired shots from his gun after a group of people allegedly tried to rob him outside the venue.

He was temporarily detained by the police following the incident, but was later charged with attempted murder and was issued an arrest warrant on June in Miami-Dade County.

This is not Brown's first legal trouble. He has always found himself in the negative spotlight for off-field controversies such as domestic violence and child support incidents.

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Antonio Brown had addressed the boxing incident shootout on social media

After what transpired during Adin Ross's boxing event, Antonio Brown shared a tweet on X sharing his side of the story.

"Regarding the boxing event that happened last night. I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me," Brown said. "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. I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me. I will keep you all posted step-by-step on the process. Thank you for the support and love."

Antonio Brown also appeared on Adin Ross's stream to address the incident, stating that he "blacked out" during the shooting because of CTE.

Brown spent 12 seasons playing in the NFL. He tallied a total of 12,291 yards and 83 touchdowns receiving.

Edited by Priyam Hazarika