Former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has been charged with attempted murder after an incident involving his ex-girlfriend’s home on Sunday.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office also charged Browner with two misdemeanors in its court filing, according to a release from the La Verne Police Department.
He was arraigned in Pomona Superior Court on Tuesday, according to police.
Former NFL CB Brandon Browner has been charged by La Verne (Calif.) PD with four felonies — including attempted murder. Very serious stuff. pic.twitter.com/kW3kTW8wsA
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 10, 2018
Browner, 33, is accused of physically harming and making threats against the victim while in the residence. Browner was also accused of stealing a Rolex watch valued at roughly $20,000 from the victim.
In addition to attempted murder, Browner is facing charges of robbery, burglary, false imprisonment and two counts of child endangerment.
Police located Browner within hours of the incident and he was taken into custody without incident.
Here is his mugshot:
Browner and the victim had a previous relationship together and he had previously been arrested for domestic violence, according to police.
Browner last played in the NFL in 2016 as a member of the Seattle Seahawks. He also spent time with the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos, as well as four seasons with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League during a professional career that spanned 11 seasons.
If convicted as charged, he faces a possible maximum life sentence in prison.
