ASTONISHING footage has emerged of Terence Crawford being held at gunpoint by cops.
Crawford, 38, defeated Canelo Alvarez on September 13 to become the new pound-for-pound king.
Terence Crawford was pulled over by copsTikTok/Nursebaeb
The superstar boxer was made to leave his vehicleTikTok/Nursebaeb
Celebrating his incredible triumph, Bud returned to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
With Crawford a hero back home, fans lined the street in their thousands last Saturday to salute their man’s win.
During the celebrations, Crawford was pulled over by Omaha Police.
In footage captured of the incident, a cop could be seen brandishing his weapon, with the boxing superstar having to leave his vehicle with his hands raised above his head.
Crawford was subsequently released without charge.
An initial Omaha Police statement claimed that the world champion had been driving “recklessly”.
The statement read, “While speaking with the driver, an officer observed a firearm on the driver’s side floorboard.
“For safety, all four occupants were ordered out of the vehicle at gunpoint.
The incident occurred in Omaha, NebraskaTikTok/Nursebaeb
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“The driver was later identified as Mr. Crawford upon verification of his driver’s license and was issued a citation for reckless driving.
“One passenger, a member of Mr. Crawford’s security team, was also found to be carrying a legal firearm.”
Omaha Mayor John Ewing has since vowed there will be an investigation into what happened.
Ewing’s statement read, “I learned Omaha police pulled over Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford on a traffic stop downtown early this morning.
“After learning of this, I spoke personally to Bud Crawford.
“I acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred and how trust between law enforcement and our community is important and shows the need to be continuously vigilant about building relationships.
“Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer has pledged an internal investigation, which I support and want to be full and thorough.
‘MY HEART DROPPED’
“We will gather all the facts and be transparent with the public about our findings.
“Understand that my heart dropped in learning of this end to an otherwise wonderful day and evening celebrating our city’s world boxing champion.
“We held a great parade and great event at Heartland of America park. The evening birthday party at Steelhouse, which I and members of my team attended, was a showing of joy and pride.
“Omaha needs to remember this important day as a good one while we seek answers to how it ended.
“Meanwhile, we must ensure that every resident, no matter who they are, feels safe and respected in Omaha.”
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