Former NFL Star Aqib Talib’s Brother Wanted In Connection With Texas Shooting

Former National Football League (NFL) cornerback Aqib Talib's brother was identified as the suspect in the Lancaster, Texas fatal shooting on Saturday.

According to the police, a murder warrant was issued for Aqib's 39-year-old brother Yaqub Salik Talib in the Saturday shooting of Michael Hickmon, 43. A supposedly peaceful youth football game was turned into a physical confrontation between opposing coaches, which resulted in the death of Hickmon, one of the coaches.

"On August 13, 2022 at 8:50 p.m., Lancaster Police Officers responded to a shooting in progress to the Community Park located at 1749 Jefferson St. Lancaster, TX. Upon arrival, officers located a single gunshot victim identified as 43-year-old Lancaster resident Michael Hickmon. Mr. Hickmon was transported to Methodist Central Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased."

According to several witnesses, the opposing coaching staff of two youth football teams had a disagreement over the calls made by the officiating crew at Lancaster Community Park on Saturday. Yaqub reportedly pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at Hickmon. No other injuries were reported. After the shooting, the suspect immediately fled the scene using an unidentified vehicle. Yaqub turned himself in to the police on Monday and is currently being held on a $1 million bond at the Dallas County Jail.

The Lancaster Police confirmed, "The circumstances leading up to the murder of Michael Hickmon are still under investigation. Several witnesses and children were present during the incident. Investigators are working to identify and question all involved. We are asking for privacy for the families involved while we conduct our investigation.''

Yaqub is the brother of the five-time Pro Bowler Aqib. Aqib played standout seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams. He also made two All-Pro teams and won a Super Bowl with the Broncos. Aqib was recently named as a contributor for Prime Video's "Thursday Night Football."

Aqib's lawyer told TMZ, "Aqib was present when this unfortunate incident occurred and is very distraught and devastated over this terrible loss of life. He would like to convey his condolences to the family of the victim and to everyone who witnessed this unfortunate tragedy."