New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Former NFL player Antonio Brown was captured by US authorities on Thursday, four months after he allegedly opened fire at a crowded event in Miami, Florida.

The ex-player's detention was confirmed by the Miami police, as per NBC, but the cops declined to divulge details on the place of his arrest or when the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver was taken into custody.

"Miami Police confirm that US Marshals have apprehended Antonio Brown and that he has been extradited to the US. No date has been set for his transfer to Miami-Dade County," Miami police spokesperson Mike Vega was quoted as saying.

Brown is wanted in connection with a shooting on May 16 this year, which took place outside an amateur boxing event ...