Demetrius Byrd, the wide receiver whose last-second touchdown catch for LSU in 2007 remains one of the most iconic moments in college football, found himself on the other side of the law this week. On Monday, the 40-year-old Miami native was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, following an incident on a public bus that authorities say involved threats and a weapon-like tool.

According to WTVJ, an NBC affiliate in Miami, Byrd faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. At a court appearance on Tuesday, a judge set his bond at $5,000. The arrest report provides a detailed account: police responded to a bus stop after receiving reports that a man was on board a city bus, reportedly armed with a knife, and shouting at passengers, “Who wants to die?”

The bus driver told officers that two passengers were involved in an altercation, which escalated when Byrd allegedly pulled out what appeared to be a knife. When officers arrived, they located Byrd near the bus stop and found a silver multi-tool in his pocket. He was taken into custody without further incident.

Byrd’s football career was defined by a single, unforgettable moment. In 2007, as a junior at LSU, he caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Matt Flynn with just one second remaining on the clock, lifting the Tigers to a 30-24 victory over Auburn in Tiger Stadium. That play not only cemented his place in LSU lore but also helped propel the team to its third national championship. Byrd finished the 2007 season third on the team with 35 catches for 621 yards, but he led all LSU receivers with seven touchdown grabs. He also caught a touchdown pass in the SEC Championship Game that year.

After two seasons at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi, Byrd played two seasons for LSU, amassing 72 receptions for 1,134 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, an even more remarkable feat given that he had been hospitalized just a week earlier after a serious car crash. Despite his resilience, Byrd was released by the Chargers in 2010 and did not play another regular-season NFL game.

Byrd’s arrest adds a troubling chapter to a life that once seemed destined for gridiron glory. The former prep star at Miami Central High School now faces legal proceedings that could have lasting consequences. His bond conditions and the details of the case will likely emerge in the coming weeks. For now, the man who once brought joy to LSU fans with a last-second heroics faces a very different kind of spotlight.