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Report: Witnesses say ex-NFL CB Aqib Talib started fight that led to brother allegedly shooting youth coach

A fight that ended with Aqib Talib's brother allegedly shooting and killing a youth football coach may have been started by the former NFL cornerback, witnesses reportedly said.

Witnesses have reportedly told Rebecca Lopez of Dallas' WFAA that Talib instigated the fight by crossing the field confronting the referees. The fight soon escalated, with one witness, coach Heith Mays, saying Talib threw the first punch against Mike Hickmon, who was shot moments later.

From WFAA:

”He ran across the field and got on our sideline and got in the ref's face.