Kid Playing With Nerf Gun Allegedly Shot By NFL Star

It looks like another star in the National Football League could be in some trouble. However, at this time, no arrests have been made. That NFL star is Joe Mixon of the Cincinnati Bengals.

CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 06: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Paycor Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Sheriff’s Deputies in Hamilton County, Ohio entered the home of Cincinnati Bengals’ running back, Joe Mixon, after 1:30am on Tuesday, March 7th. The initial report of shots fired was made at 8:30pm on Monday, March 6th.

According to ProFootballTalk, no arrest were made.

“The crime scene tape was taken down around 3:20 a.m. and deputies left without making an arrest.”

There isn’t much that has been reported about the victim other than they are a juvenile who was taken to the hospital after suffering minor injuries, according to Fox 19 Now. It was also noted that it was unclear how the individual was injured.

As of now, no arrests have been made and Mixon’s involvement in the shooting is unknown if he is involved at all other than house being centered at the location, according to Local 12.

CINCINNATI, OHIO – JANUARY 02: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals is introduced before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Paul Brown Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Mixon is 26-years-old and has spent every season since being drafted in 2017 with the Cincinnati Bengals. He will be paid $12.8 million this season, if he continues to play for the team.

Last season, he ran for 814 yards scoring seven touchdowns. He also caught 60 passes for 441 yards with two more receiving touchdowns. He had a much bigger season in 2021 where Mixon was a Pro Bowl pick. In the 2021 season he rushed for 1,205 yards and 13 touchdowns all while catching 42 more passes for 314 yards and three more touchdowns.

Here are some reactions from social media. Check them out.

• A Report Outside Mixon's House

  Here’s a little more detail while the investigation was going on.

  Fox 19 is reporting shots fired near #Bengals RB Joe Mixon’s house. They’ve apparently been banging on his door waiting for an answer.
  
  A younger kid was taken to the hospital with injuries that we don’t know the extent of. Joe Mixon’s involvement doesn’t pic.twitter.com/FvWRT65aj3… https://t.co/bgcZ20yndv

  — JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) March 7, 2023

• Some Info Concerning The Home

  Here’s more information concerning the tape!

  🚨#Bengals star RB Joe Mixon’s home still has Sheriff’s deputies out front, the side, and the backyard. Around 11:30 p.m. Deputies banged on his front door saying “Sheriff’s Department. Come out.” Crime scene tape was extended across pic.twitter.com/FnJhBwtvQt… https://t.co/xjJYCtapmi

  — MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 7, 2023

• The Breaking News

  Here’s an initial report!

  🚨BREAKING🚨
  
  Sources close to MoSports say #Bengals running back Joe Mixon shot a child in Ohio earlier today😳
  
  Updates to come… pic.twitter.com/0iWkyIV3XB

  — Mo Sports (@MoSportsNetwork) March 7, 2023

• More Information

  This from a local reporter on the ground.

  Crime scene tape has been taken down outside of Joe Mixon’s home…but the investigation continues into reports of “shots fired” near his home last night. LIVE every half hour w/ updates on ⁦⁦@FOX19⁩ pic.twitter.com/aaDGjrrA23

  — Jordan Vilines (@JordanVilinesTV) March 7, 2023

• Live Updates From Fox19

  Local news is on the scene!

  WATCH: Live updates on an investigation that led authorities to a Bengals player's home overnight. They left without making arrests:https://t.co/JfJiLjoIAf

  — FOX19 NOW (@FOX19) March 7, 2023