Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is under investigation

Report: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is being investigated for alleged assault

Updated: May 7, 2024, 4:35 p.m. CDT

The Dallas Police Department is reportedly investigating Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice for a second incident. ABC affiliate WFAA reports that Dallas police are investigating Rice for “allegedly punching a photographer at a Dallas club early Monday.” The report comes a month after Rice was involved in a hit-and-run accident in which he faces eight charges. He faces one count of serious bodily harm, one count of collision causing serious bodily harm and six counts of collision causing injury. A police affidavit said Rice was driving 119 miles per hour shortly before a six-car crash in March. Rice turned in. “Mr. Rashee Rice turned himself in today and was released on bail,” attorney Royce West, who represents Rice, said in a statement. “I would like to reiterate Mr. Rice’s continued cooperation with law enforcement. Mr. Rice recognizes his actions and has deep sympathy for those injured as a result of this accident. Our legal team is now tasked with reviewing all legal documents.”Theodore Knox The 21-year-old is also charged. Dallas police say the investigation revealed that Rice, who was driving a Lamborghini, and Knox, who was driving a Corvette, were speeding in the left lane, causing a chain reaction collision with four other vehicles. The public prosecutor’s office did not file a complaint in the case. Rice participated in the team’s off-season program. According to multiple reports, Rice faces a multi-game suspension from the NFL as a result of the crash. More coverage of this story: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice could face a multi-game suspension, ESPN Insider reports. Amid investigation, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is back on the field. Police affidavit: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was driving 119 miles per hour before the accident. Dallas Police: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces eight charges in connection with the crash. Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is being sued for $10 million by victims of the Dallas crash. ‘I sincerely apologize’: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice says he spoke to Dallas police on Wednesday. 8 charges: Rashee Rice’s attorney issues statement after Chiefs WR linked to hit-and-run accident in Dallas. Report: Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice admits involvement in Dallas accident. Rashee Rice’s attorney confirms Chiefs WR was behind the wheel during hit-and-run accident in Dallas