“Aqib Talib was present when this unfortunate incident occurred and is very distraught and devastated over this terrible loss of life. In an effort to maybe downplay his involvement in the tragedy, Talib’s lawyer released a statement soon after the incident. At the time of the fracas many said Aqib actually helped him get away. Lawyer Issues Statement On Behalf Of Aqib: Brothers Are No Strangers To Dealings With The Lawįollowing the subsequent shooting and disappearance by Yaqub, a manhunt for Aqib’s began. Yaqub Talib, brother of former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib, turned himself in 2 days after police say he killed Mike Hickmon at a youth football game.ĭue to Talib’s criminal history, he wasn’t legally allowed to have a gunĪlso, hear from Hickmon's family. In the midst of Hickmon defending himself, reports are Yaqub pulled out a firearm and discharged it striking Hickmon, who would later be pronounced dead at the hospital. He threw the first punch, and you see Mike is running back trying to defend himself.” “He ran across the field and ran over on our sideline and got in the ref’s face. While there are many different variations of what actually ignited a fight which ended in youth coach Mike Hickmon being shot and killed by Yaqub Talib, the brother of former NBA defensive back Aqib Talib.Ī new report of the senseless act of violence not only links Aqib to the situation but says he’s the one who started it by coming to the opposite sidelines and throwing a punch at the slain victim.Ĭoach Heith Mayes, who was there in the midst of the melee, had this to say to local station WFAA this week about what he saw: Reports of what happened over the weekend at a youth football game in Lancaster, Texas are still pouring in.

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