Rashee Rice: WR is being investigated for assault, police say

DALLAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice is under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer at a Dallas club Monday night, police sources say.

Dallas police sources say officers are interviewing witnesses about the incident, which allegedly occurred Monday at 609 N. Harwood Street.

Last month, Rice turned himself in to police in connection with his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 75 in Dallas in late March.

Records show that after Dallas police announced that Rice would be charged for his involvement in that accident, Rice turned himself in to Glenn Heights police and was taken to the DeSoto Jail, where his bond was set at $40,000 was determined.

His attorney, State Senator Royce West, issued a statement after Rice turned himself in, saying, “Mr. Rashee Rice turned himself in today and was released on bail. I would like to reiterate Mr. Rice’s continued cooperation with law enforcement.” “Mr. Rice is aware of his actions and deeply sympathizes with those injured as a result of this accident. Our legal team is now tasked with reviewing all legal documents.”

Rice, 23, faces eight charges in the case – six counts of collision causing bodily harm, one count of collision causing serious bodily harm and one count of aggravated assault, the warrant states. All charges are felonies.

A collision resulting in injury is punishable by the Texas Department of Corrections with a sentence of not more than five years in prison or a term in the county jail of not more than one year, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.

Collision causing serious bodily injury – a third-degree felony – is punishable by a sentence of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years in prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Aggravated assault – a second-degree felony – is punishable by two to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Rice, who went to SMU before being drafted by the Chiefs, grew up in North Richland Hills in Tarrant County. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Rice will participate in the team’s voluntary offseason program starting earlier this month.

This is a developing story. WFAA will update this story as more information becomes available.