Wednesday 17 August 2022 08:46 PM Aqib Talib is accused of starting brawl that led to his brother 'fatally ... trends now

Former NFL star Aqib Talib is accused of starting a brawl and throwing the first punch at a youth football game that led to his brother fatally shooting an opposing coach.

In a new video reported by ABC 8, Talib is seen moving closer toward Mike Hickmon, 43, on the Lancaster, Texas field. Talib threw a punch at Hickmon and continued to move toward Hickmon before Hickmon began to fall to the ground.

Witnesses say the former cornerback started the brawl because he was upset with the referees after losing the game. The incident led to the fatal shooting of Hickmon by Talib's brother, Yaqub, 39, police said.

'He ran across the field and ran over on our sideline and got in the ref's face,' said Heith Mayes, a youth football coach. 'He threw the first punch, and you see Mike trying to defend himself.'

Aqib's lawyer, Frank Perez, said his client '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.'

Yaqub turned himself into police after he was identified as the main suspect in Hickmon's death. He is charged with murder.

Lancaster police will continue to investigate the incident before possibly filing more charges against Yaqub. A court date has not been set.

In the chaotic footage shot from one side of the field, parents can be heard yelling and arguing amongst one another with some talking to match officials at the culmination of the game before a scuffle breaks out on the grass.