An Internal Affairs investigation has been ordered after undisputed super-middleweight champion Terence Crawford was held at gunpoint during a traffic stop by the Omaha Police Department on Sunday.
The 38-year-old had just returned home following his career-defining win over Canelo Alvarez on September 13. Crawford was honored earlier that day with a parade through Omaha, where thousands celebrated their champion’s achievement.
However, the evening took a troubling turn at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when an OPD officer pulled him over for alleged reckless driving. Reports state the officer saw a firearm in the vehicle and ordered Crawford and three passengers out of the car at gunpoint. OPD later confirmed that all four occupants were legally permitted to carry firearms.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing addressed the situation publicly, revealing he had spoken directly with Crawford and promising transparency: “I acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred and how trust between law enforcement and our community is important. We will gather all the facts and be transparent with the public about our findings.”
Footage of the encounter circulated online, showing a tense exchange between Crawford and officers before the situation was resolved. While Crawford has not commented, his head of security, Qasim Shabazz, described the moment as life-threatening: “That was a nightmare. To know that I almost lost my life last night because we had a police officer that does not know how to articulate a traffic stop.”
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The investigation remains ongoing, with city officials stressing that the incident should not overshadow Omaha’s celebration of its boxing champion.
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