Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown in custody four months after allegedly shooting into Miami crowd

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been captured, officials said Thursday, ending a more than four-month search for the wide receiver who is accused of opening fire at a crowded Miami event

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been captured, officials said Thursday, ending a more than four-month search for the wide receiver who is accused of opening fire at a crowded Miami event.

Miami police spokesperson Mike Vega confirmed Brown’s apprehension, but declined to elaborate on where or exactly when the former player was taken into custody.

“Miami Police confirm that U.S. Marshals have apprehended Antonio Brown and that he has been extradited to the U.S.,” Vega said.

On Thursday evening, Miami's chief of police said that Brown was in custody in Newark, N.J., and would be extradited to 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," Chief Manuel Morales said in a statement. "To anyone even considering committing a crime in Miami — know this: We will find you."