Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason, wide receiver Lachie Rice has been in the spotlight for unfortunate reasons stemming from off-field developments. The 2023 second-round pick already faces eight charges after being involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Dallas, Texas, in March, but the new report also highlights another incident. This indicates that there is a possibility that
According to the news station WFAA, Rice is “under investigation for allegedly punching a photographer at a Dallas club” earlier this week. In the corrected tweet, WFAA clarified that the alleged incident occurred “early Monday morning” rather than Monday night as originally stated.
“Kansas City Chiefs receiver Lachie Rice is under investigation for allegedly punching a cameraman at a Dallas club early Monday morning, law enforcement officials said,” the report begins. “Dallas Police Department officials say officers are interviewing witnesses regarding an incident that allegedly occurred Monday at 609 North Harwood Street, the address of Lit Kitchen.”
update: According to a report Tuesday afternoon, dallas morning newsA police spokesperson confirmed that “officers were dispatched to a nightclub in the 600 block of North Harwood Street near Federal Street at approximately 2:30 a.m. Monday” in connection with an alleged assault. The article added that the man was taken to hospital with “non-life-threatening injuries” and “swelling on one side of his face.” No charges have been filed and no arrests are recorded.
Just last month, Adam Schefter ESPN Rice could face “at least a multi-game suspension” for the aforementioned car accident in Texas, the report said. Head coach Andy Reid said Kansas City will let them “do some of their law enforcement” and respond accordingly. Near the end of the 2024 NFL Draft in April, team president and CEO Clark Hunt spoke about Rice's situation.
“Certainly, we're very disappointed in the situation with Lachie and how it unfolded,” Hunt said. “This is an ongoing lawsuit, so I can't comment further. He's still a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, I believe.” [head coach] andy [Reid] He said he would just evaluate it from now on. ”
In 16 regular season games this season, Rice had 79 receptions for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. The 55th overall pick in the draft was a major contributor to the Chiefs' offense, providing quarterback Patrick Mahomes with a consistent target at the receiver position.
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