Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has revealed that local police officers handcuffed him and aimed a rifle at him following a heated altercation in a Southlake, Texas parking lot. The incident occurred on Sunday at Chiloso Mexican Bistro, located near Southlake Carroll, where Bryant’s son, Dez Jr., plays football. Bryant explained to Outkick’s Jackson Thompson that the confrontation began when a driver cut him off at a traffic light after honking at another vehicle, leading to a dispute over reckless driving behavior.
Former Cowboys WR details tense Southlake encounter involving handcuffs and a reckless driver
During the argument, Bryant admitted to knocking a phone out of the driver’s hand, a move that escalated the situation when the driver allegedly threatened to shoot him. Bryant stated, “I told him, I said, ‘Hey man, you pulled that gun. I’m telling you right now, you better use it because if you don’t, I’m going to do something to [you].'” Although Bryant did not complete the sentence in the provided interview excerpt, the threat prompted law enforcement to intervene, resulting in the former NFL star being restrained and placed under the crosshairs of an officer’s weapon.
The incident highlights the volatile nature of traffic disputes and the rapid escalation of police responses in suburban Texas. While Bryant’s reputation as a three-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion is well-established, this event underscores the personal risks athletes face outside the stadium. The Southlake police department has not yet released a detailed statement regarding the use of force or the specific charges, if any, filed against Bryant or the other driver involved in the parking lot standoff.
Source: Yahoo Sports
