Joe Mixon sued over shooting involving neighbor

Cincinnati Bengals operating again Joe Mixon was named in a civil lawsuit concerning the capturing of his teenage neighbor in March.

The teenage boy’s household is looking for damages from each Mixon and Lamonte Brewer, who was the boyfriend of Joe’s sister Shalonda. Brewer shot the 16-year-old in his proper foot whereas they had been standing in Mixon’s yard, according to court records filed in Hamilton County Thursday.

The household is suing Mixon for negligence amongst a number of different allegations. In addition they allege that Mixon has had a number of alternatives to settle the matter however “has taken no accountability for any of the hurt” triggered.

Mixon was by no means thought of a suspect within the capturing. Nevertheless, the household alleges that he provided Brewer with the bullets and Zastava M92 gun used on {the teenager}.

In the course of the 911 name made following the capturing, Mixon’s coach alleged that the boy was wielding a gun whereas on the premises. Nevertheless, the information state that the boy was truly holding a Nerf gun. The county prosecutor was adamant that Mixon and his associates ought to have simply been capable of decide that the gun was a toy. The prosecutor referred to as it “completely ridiculous” that they’d mistake the colourful play weapon as a professional firearm.

The county information additionally revealed that the household offered their dwelling subsequent to Mixon in June. The choice to maneuver away was because of not feeling secure residing subsequent to their high-profile neighbor.

Mixon is already going through authorized hassle over allegations that the Bengals star pointed a gun at a woman’s head. He pleaded not responsible with trial set later this August.