Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Terence Crawford Handcuffed at Gunpoint After Traffic Stop
Boxer Terence Crawford was stopped by Omaha police after his boxing win.
Police stopped Crawford's car, ordered everyone out at gunpoint, and handcuffed them.
Crawford was cited for reckless driving.
His security guard's account of what happened differs from the police's.
An internal investigation has been authorized by the mayor and police chief.
Terence Crawford was stopped by Omaha police.
Police ordered occupants out of the car at gunpoint.
Crawford was handcuffed and later released.
Crawford was cited for reckless driving.
An internal investigation has been authorized.
- Who
- Boxer Terence Crawford and Omaha Police
- What
- Crawford was pulled over and handcuffed at gunpoint.
- When
- Early Saturday (US time)
- Where
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Why
- Police observed reckless driving.
Police Perspective
Crawford's Team
Initial Reason for Stop
Police Perspective
Police stated the stop was due to reckless driving.
Crawford's Team
Crawford's security claimed that there was no speeding.
Reason for Handcuffing
Police Perspective
Police state it was for safety due to a gun in the car.
Crawford's Team
Crawford's team asserts there was no reason to reach for a weapon, and that police escalated the situation.
- Incident
- Traffic stop involving boxer Terence Crawford
- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Involved
- Terence Crawford, Qasim Shabazz, Omaha Police Department
- Alleged Offense
- Reckless driving
- Outcome
- Crawford cited; internal investigation opened