The brother of former NFL player Aqib Talib surrendered to Texas cops Monday in connection to the shooting death of youth football coach.
Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, turned himself in after a murder warrant was issued for his arrest over Saturday’s fatal shooting in the Dallas-area city of Lancaster, police said.
Talib is accused of opening fire after a spat between opposing coaches and officiating crew turned physical at the youth game.
Aqib Talib played for the Denver Broncos and announced his retirement in 2020.Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe slain victim was identified by police as Michael Hickmon — a grandfather and father of three.
“The altercation became physical, leading to the suspect pulling out a firearm and shooting Mr Hickmon multiple times,” the Lancaster Police Department said in a statement.
“After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle, taking the firearm wi“At this time no other injuries have been reported. After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle, taking the firearm with him.”
Talib’s brother, Aqib, is a five-time Pro Bowler who announced his retirement in 2020.
The brothers jointly coach a youth team for the North Dallas United Bobcats, WFAA reported.
Hickmon, the victim, was the coach of the D.E.A. Dragons.
Dragons president Mike Freeman said Saturday’s fatal dispute began when Hickmon went to pick up a football but someone kicked it away.
“I don’t know how to explain it to the kids. That’s the part that I’m stuck on right now. How do I explain it to them. Why?” Freeman said of the shooting. “This is something that these kids will remember for the rest of their life.”
With Post wires
