Ex-Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo is tased by cops after he ‘tried to attack everybody’ at hospital, as girlfriend says he suffered medical episode due to bipolar disorder
- Anthony Chickillo is said to be currently in hospital receiving medication
- He was a sixth-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2015 and played there for five seasons
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Former Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo was assaulted by police this week after he ‘tried to attack everyone’ at a hospital during an alleged medical episode.
Chickillo, 30, was at Hialeah Hospital in Hialeah, Fla., on Thursday when he began ‘falling off’ an office there, witnesses said TMZ.
He then wrestled with his father, cops said.
And in video obtained by TMZ, Chickillo can be seen barefoot and shirtless as police subdue and handcuff him.
According to Chickillo’s friend, Katherine ‘Tatu Baby’ Flores, his actions were caused by his bipolar disorder, which she said was caused by a concussion he suffered in the NFL.
Anthony Chickillo was seen in a video obtained by TMZ being subdued by police at a hospital
“It was just a medical situation,” she said.
TMZ reported that Chickillo was not arrested, but he was placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold.
Chickillo’s girlfriend said he is currently in the hospital receiving medication.
Chickillo was a sixth-round pick by the Steelers in the 2015 draft, and played five seasons with the franchise.
He played one season with the Broncos in 2020 before hanging up his cleats.