Former Cowboys Star Dez Bryant Handcuffed and Held at Gunpoint During Southlake Police Encounter

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was handcuffed and held at gunpoint by Southlake, Texas police after a traffic dispute escalated into a parking‑lot confrontation over the weekend.

According to video and police reports, officers pointed at least one large firearm at Bryant while restraining him in front of his daughters.

Following the incident, Bryant received an assault citation related to the altercation.

Bryant later spoke publicly about the encounter, describing the police response as troubling.