Retired NFL star Aqib Talib faces $1million lawsuit over shooting death at youth football game

Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib is being sued for allegedly igniting a brawl during a youth football game that resulted in the shooting death of a rival coach and his own brother's arrest for murder.

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

'Specifically, Defendant Aqib Talib started the brawl with Decedent that ultimately led to the fatal shooting by Yaqub Talib,' read the lawsuit, obtained by DailyMail.com. 'Under Texas law, the Talib Defendants are liable for the reasonably foreseeable results of their assault. In this case, it was negligent and foreseeable to Aqib Talib that his initial assault on Michael Hickmon would result in Yaqub Talib's use of deadly force. Accordingly, the Talib Defendants are liable for damages to Plaintiffs.'

Former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib (left) is being sued for allegedly igniting a brawl during a youth football game that resulted in the shooting death of a rival coach and his own brother's arrest for murder. The lawsuit was filed in Dallas County, Texas this week by the family of Mike Hickmon, a 43-year-old who was shot and killed following a brawl at a 9-and-under game in August. Yaqub Talib (right), Aqib's 39-year-old brother, was arrested for murder and was released from jail in September on a $1million bond

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

As described in the lawsuit, and corroborated by witness testimony to police, tensions were high between Dragons Elite Academy, Hickmon's team, and North Dallas United Bobcats, which was coached by the Talib brothers.

A late taunting penalty against the Bobcats gave the Dragons an unexpected first down, which led to a touchdown on the following play, allegedly prompting the Talib brothers to become verbally and physically abusive. Officials decided to end the game, after which, Hickmon was allegedly confronted by Aqib, who threw a punch at the rival coach. Hickmon is said to have backed away from Aqib, which is when Yuqub allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Hickmon several times.

Hickmon, who is said to have been unarmed, was rushed 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 operates the local youth football circuit, and Realford Consulting LLC, a part owner of the league

Football coach, Mike Hickmon, 43, was shot dead following a row at the end of an under-9's game on Saturday. Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, has now handed himself in after cops launched a manhunt for him

The lawsuit claims that the 'Talib brothers are no strangers to gun violence, and their histories of criminal activities and violent behavior are well-documented.'

Yaqub, for instance, was on probation at the time of the shooting and not legally allowed to carry a handgun.

'Despite these facts, the Talib Defendants were allowed and approved by Defendants to coach and otherwise participate in the running of teams in the Big XII League. Defendants' decisions and failures directly and proximately caused Michael Hickmon's death and the severe, and likely permanent, injuries his family will have to live with the rest of their lives,' read the lawsuit.

Aqib, who was drafted out of Kansas in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, had a successful career over 12 seasons 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 of 2016, but finished his career with 35 interceptions and five Pro Bowl selections.

He earned $55 million in salary over his NFL career, according to Spotrac, and had a broadcasting gig with Fox Sports until he stepped down following the shooting.

Coach Hickmon was described as 'a father, former athlete, a coach, mentor, a pillar of our youth football community and a member of Dragon Elite Academy coaching family'