NFL star Joe Mixon avoids charges, but sister indicted in shooting outside running back's home

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Joe Mixon has been cleared of wrongdoing after shots were fired from his backyard, but his sister and her boyfriend are facing trouble.

Shalonda Mixon and Lamonte Brewer, both 34, have been indicted in the incident that sent a teenager to the hospital after he was shot in the foot.

The running back's sister has been charged with tampering evidence and obstructing justice, while Brewer was indicted on a felonious assault.

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Bengals running back Joe Mixon looks for room against the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on Jan. 8, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Joseph Maiorana-USA Today Sports)

Authorities said the Cincinnati Bengals star was caught on video carrying a gun but added he did not fire shots or commit any crime.

Mixon's attorney, Peter Schaffer, released a statement on his client's actions during the incident:

"Joe and his physical therapist felt threatened and feared for their safety and the safety of the small children in the residence. At this time, Joe called the Bengals director of security to have police dispatched immediately to the residence. The physical therapist called 911 from a separate room. This 911 call recording has been made public and clearly shows the level of fear and concern in his voice from the situation as he was hiding behind a column in the house. The adults inside then instructed the five small children to race to the basement to shelter in place out of harm's way.

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon runs against the Tennessee Titans during the divisional playoff game, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

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