Dez Bryant is left in handcuffs after confrontation with two drivers turns serious
Because he believed officers would look into what had happened, the man then threatened to call the police, something Bryant said he welcomed.
Bryant received a citation for assault by contact following the confrontation, according to reports. Bryant said the trouble began when two drivers allegedly cut him off in traffic and drove recklessly. Bryant said an argument broke out with one of the men, who allegedly threatened him and suggested that he might shoot him. An officer drew a gun and ordered the men to get on the ground, according to Bryant. Speaking about the moment, Bryant said his biggest concern was seeing his children watch him in that situation. “I was really more so concerned about my children, you know, looking at their dad, you know, being on the ground with a gun pointed at me,” he said. He said he wanted authorities to review available surveillance footage to get a clearer picture of what happened.
Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant found himself in a scary situation over the weekend after a confrontation with two drivers in Southlake, Texas, ended with him on the ground in handcuffs. The incident took an unexpected turn when police arrived at the scene, with footage showing an officer pointing a gun in Bryant’s direction as he lay on the ground. The former NFL star’s daughters also witnessed the incident, making the situation even more difficult for him. However, the citation reportedly states that he was not arrested. He claimed he wanted to tell them to be more careful on the road. The situation continued after they ended up at the same restaurant parking lot in Southlake. However, Bryant clarified that the man never actually pulled out a gun. Instead, the man reportedly took out his phone and started recording the argument. Bryant admitted that he knocked the phone out of the man’s hand after asking him to stop recording. Things took a more serious turn when officers arrived at the parking lot. Footage shows him lying face down in handcuffs alongside the two other men, with an officer pointing a firearm in his direction. Bryant’s girlfriend later arrived with his two daughters, who witnessed the encounter. Bryant also questioned how the situation was handled, claiming officers did not properly investigate his allegations about the alleged threat and the events that led to the confrontation.