Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will not be indicted, nor be subjected to any criminal punishment in relation to a shooting incident that took place near his home, local officials announced on Thursday (March 16) via ESPN.
"No charges are being filed against him," Hamilton County prosecutor Melissa Powers said during a news conference in Cincinnati. "He did not commit a crime."
Lamonte Brewer, who is listed as the boyfriend of Mixon's sister, Shalonda, allegedly fired 11 bullets at a teenage neighbor was reportedly shot while playing "Nerf wars," a game involving the popular brand of toy guns, near Mixon's home at around 8:30 p.m. on March 6. Brewer was indicted on multiple felonies, which included one count of assault, one count of tampering with evidence and two counts of having weapons under disability, while Shalonda Mixon faces charges of tampering with evidence and obstruction of justice, ESPN reports.
Joe Mixon was reported to have cooperated with authorities and provided a statement in relation to the incident. The shots were reportedly fired from Mixon's backyard and one struck the teenager in the foot, according to an incident report and the local prosecutor's office.
Mixon was selected at No. 48 overall in the second-round of the 2017 NFL Draft and has served as the Bengals' primary back throughout his six-year NFL career. The former Oklahoma standout recorded 814 yards -- the lowest total since his rookie season -- and seven touchdowns on 210 rushing attempts in 2022.
Jason Whitlock: The Real Reason Ja Morant's Career Has Gone Off the Rails
Colin Cowherd: Jets Should Cut Ties With Aaron Rodgers After Trade Demands
Jason Whitlock on New Colin Kaepernick Memoir: 'He's a Mean-Spirited Idiot'
Nick Wright: No. 9 Seed Lakers Can Still Reach the NBA Finals
Here is How Colin Cowherd Reacted to the Blockbuster Bears/Panthers Trade
Interview With Packers CEO Appears Like Aaron Rodgers is Done in Green Bay
Coach Jason Brown: This is the Only Team in the NFL that Lamar Jackson Would Fit With
Draymond Green Calls Dillon Brooks a 'Dumba**' and 'Clown' as Feud Heats Up
Ben Maller: Dark Day in Giants History When 'Bum' Daniel Jones Makes $160M
Jason Whitlock Rips Media 'Idiots' Alleging Collusion Against Lamar Jackson