Retired NFL star Aqib Talib is facing a $1 million lawsuit over the shooting death at a youth football game

Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib is being sued over allegations that he ignited a brawl during a youth football game that led to the shooting death of a rival coach and his own brother’s arrest for murder.

The lawsuit was filed this week in Dallas County, Texas, by the family of Mike Hickmon, a 43-year-old who was shot in August after a brawl at a 9-and-under game. Yaqub Talib, Aqib’s 39-year-old brother, was arrested for murder and released from prison in September on $1 million bail.

“Specifically, the defendant Aqib Talib started the brawl with the deceased that ultimately led to the fatal shooting by Yaqub Talib,” reads the lawsuit obtained by DailyMail.com. “Under Texas law, the Talib defendants are liable for the reasonably foreseeable consequences of their attack. In this case, it was negligent and predictable for Aqib Talib that his initial attack on Michael Hickmon would result in Yaqub Talib using deadly force. Accordingly, the Talib defendants are liable for damages to the plaintiffs.’

Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib (left) is being sued over allegations that he ignited a brawl during a youth football game that led to the shooting death of a rival coach and his own brother’s arrest for murder. The lawsuit was filed this week in Dallas County, Texas, by the family of Mike Hickmon, a 43-year-old who was shot in August after a brawl at a 9-and-under game. Yaqub Talib (right), Aqib’s 39-year-old brother, was arrested for murder and released from prison on $1 million bail in September

Hickmon’s family is seeking $1 million from the Talib brothers, as well as other defendants: the Big XII Youth Sports League, which runs the local youth football circuit, and Realford Consulting LLC, a league co-owner.

As detailed in the lawsuit and corroborated by testimony given to police, tensions ran high between the Dragons Elite Academy, Hickmon’s team and North Dallas United Bobcats coached by the Talib brothers.

A late-mocked penalty against the Bobcats gave the Dragons an unexpected first down, resulting in a touchdown in the following game, which allegedly prompted the Talib brothers to become verbally and physically abusive. Officials decided to end the game, after which Hickmon was reportedly confronted by Aqib, who delivered a punch to the opposing coach. Hickmon reportedly backed away from Aqib when Yuqub allegedly drew a gun and shot Hickmon multiple times.

Hickmon, who was said to be unarmed, was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Hickmon’s family is seeking $1 million from the Talib brothers, as well as other defendants: the Big XII Youth Sports League, which runs the local youth football circuit, and Realford Consulting LLC, a league co-owner

Soccer coach Mike Hickmon, 43, was shot and killed after an argument at the end of a U9 game on Saturday. Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, has now surrendered after police launched a manhunt for him

The lawsuit alleges that “The Talib brothers are no strangers to gun violence and have a well-documented history of criminal activity and violent behavior.”

Yaqub, for example, was on probation at the time of the shooting and didn’t have a legal right to carry a pistol.

“Despite these facts, the Talib Defendants were permitted and sanctioned by them to coach teams in the Big XII League and otherwise participate in the management of teams. The decisions and failures of the defendants directly and immediately resulted in Michael Hickmon’s death and the serious and likely permanent injuries that his family will live with for the rest of their lives,” the lawsuit said.

Drafted from Kansas in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, Aqib had a successful 12-season career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams and Miami Dolphins. Not only did he win a Super Bowl with the Broncos in February 2016, but he ended his career with 35 interceptions and five Pro Bowl selections.

According to Spotrac, he earned a salary of $55 million during his NFL career and had a broadcast appearance on Fox Sports until retiring after filming.

Coach Hickmon has been described as “a father, ex-athlete, coach, mentor, a pillar of our youth football community and a member of the Dragon Elite Academy coaching family”.