Terence Crawford was pulled over by Omaha police and ordered out of his automotive at gunpoint simply hours after a parade celebrating his boxing victory.

Terence Crawford was pulled from a car at gunpoint by Omaha police simply hours after a parade celebrating his historic boxing win, prompting an inside investigation.

The visitors cease unfolded early Sunday morning, shortly earlier than 1:30 A.M., after officers reported observing a car driving erratically. According to an announcement from the Omaha Police Department, the motive force was finally recognized as Crawford, who was cited for reckless driving.

A video of the incident, recorded from inside the vehicle, has since circulated on social media. The footage exhibits officers with weapons drawn ordering 4 occupants out of the automotive.

One of these passengers was reportedly a member of Crawford’s safety group, who was discovered carrying a legally owned firearm.

Police acknowledged that each one people within the car have been legally permitted to own firearms. However, officers claimed they noticed a gun on the floorboard close to the motive force’s seat, which led to the high-alert response.

The visitors cease got here simply hours after 1000’s gathered in downtown Omaha to honor Crawford’s latest victory over Canelo Álvarez. With that win, Crawford turned the primary male boxer within the four-belt period to carry undisputed titles in three separate weight lessons.

Omaha Mayor John Ewing and Police Chief Todd Schmaderer acknowledged the incident in a joint assertion on Sunday, confirming that the division is launching an inside affairs investigation.

“We are aware of a video circulating on social media regarding a traffic stop involving the newly crowned super middleweight boxing champ,” the assertion learn.

A spokesperson for the Omaha Police Department advised ESPN the video was recorded by somebody inside Crawford’s car. The division has not launched physique digicam footage or additional particulars in regards to the officers concerned.

Crawford has not publicly commented on the incident as of Monday morning.

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