Man pleads guilty in shooting outside Joe Mixon's home

Lamonte Brewer pleaded guilty in federal court to unlawful transport of firearms related to a shooting incident outside former Bengals player Joe Mixon's home in March 2023. Brewer, who was dating Mixon's sister, fired shots at a group of teens engaging in a 'Nerf war,' injuring a 16-year-old boy in the foot. Court documents reveal that the incident was triggered by misunderstandings regarding the presence of firearms, as Mixon had previously received death threats. Brewer's plea agreement includes a recommended five-year prison sentence, and he faces additional charges in Hamilton County. The family of the injured teen has also filed a lawsuit against Mixon for the use of his firearm in the shooting. Brewer's sentencing in the federal case is scheduled for July 1, 2025.