Cincinnati Bengals Running Back Joe Mixon Faces Civil Suit for Shooting Neighbor
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is currently facing a civil lawsuit in regards to the shooting of his teenage neighbor. The family of the teenage boy is seeking damages from Mixon and Lamonte Brewer after the boy was shot in the right foot by Brewer while standing in Mixon’s backyard. Although Mixon was not charged and never considered a suspect, the family claims that Mixon supplied the bullets and the gun used in the shooting.
The lawsuit alleges that Mixon has had multiple opportunities to settle the claims but has taken no responsibility for the harm caused, leading to the legal action. Mixon is being represented by his homeowners’ insurance attorneys in the civil case, and his agent, Peter Schaffer, declined to comment on the matter.
The incident occurred during a game of Nerf Wars, a popular game played by high school students in Cincinnati. In the 911 call made at the time of the incident, Mixon’s trainer, Sean Pena, mistakenly reported that the boy was wielding a Kel-Tec gun. However, it was later discovered that the boy was holding a toy gun. The lawsuit argues that someone should have realized that the gun carried by the child was a toy and that there was no reason for Mixon or anyone in his home to fear for their lives.
Lamonte Brewer, who fired the shot that injured the boy, was charged with felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and having weapons while under disability. Brewer was the boyfriend of Shalonda Mixon, Joe’s sister, who was also charged with tampering with evidence.
The family suing Mixon is claiming negligence and several other claims against him. County records show that they sold their home next to Mixon’s for $2.175 million because they did not feel safe living next to him.
This incident is not the first time Mixon has been involved in legal trouble. Two months prior to the Nerf Wars shooting, a woman alleged that Mixon pointed a gun at her and threatened to shoot her in a road rage incident. Although the case was initially dismissed, it was refiled in April, and Mixon was charged with aggravated menacing. He pleaded not guilty, and a jury trial is set for August 14.
Mixon has remained silent about both incidents and declined to speak to reporters during offseason workouts. The outcome of the civil lawsuit and the pending criminal trial will determine the consequences Mixon may face.
As Mixon enters his seventh season with the Bengals, these legal issues could have significant implications for his career and personal life. It remains to be seen how the legal proceedings will unfold and what impact they will have on Mixon’s future in the NFL.
In conclusion, Joe Mixon, Cincinnati Bengals running back, is currently facing a civil lawsuit for the shooting of his teenage neighbor. The family of the teenage boy is seeking damages from Mixon and another individual involved in the incident. The lawsuit alleges negligence on Mixon’s part and claims that he has not taken responsibility for the harm caused. This incident is not the first legal issue Mixon has faced, as he was also involved in a road rage incident prior to the Nerf Wars shooting. The outcome of the civil lawsuit and pending criminal trial will determine the consequences Mixon may face.