Chris Brown is under investigation for alleged domestic violence felony battery, the LAPD confirms to PEOPLE.
"The identity of the victim will not be released," said Officer April Harding. "Any victim who's involved in a domestic violence incident is entitled to confidentiality."
Around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, the R&B singer and a woman were in a vehicle in L.A. when they became involved in an argument, according to a police statement. After stopping his car, Brown and the woman got out and the argument escalated. The woman suffered visible injuries and identified Brown as her attacker, according to police.
The LAPD received a 911 call reporting the disturbance. "If police locate Brown, yes, he's subject to arrest," Officer Harding added.
When officers arrived they found the victim, but Brown had already left the scene, the statement reads.
The LAPD is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Earlier Saturday night Brown and girlfriend Rihanna were at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis's Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills.
When asked about Rihanna's well being, her rep told PEOPLE, "Rihanna is well. Thank you for concern and support."
Chris Brown Under Investigation for Felony Battery!
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Posts: 31173 (02/08/2009 7:08 PM) Best Celeb Scoop '06, '08, & '09
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Original story updated:
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dontstopbelievin |
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Posts: 2080 (02/08/2009 7:09 PM) |
Were they performing together?? They both canceled? This should be interesting. I wonder if someone will perform in their place. Yikes this is probably an
award shows worst nightmare... but I hope he didnt hit a girl.
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Posts: 74618 (02/08/2009 7:09 PM) Best Newcomer '03 |
PuraVidaPanama wrote:LOL. Touche! |
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syncdafied |
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Posts: 8074 (02/08/2009 7:11 PM) |
Chris Brown was supposed to be part of the Motown tribute.
Not sure what Rihanna was performing. |
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DUDE! |
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yankeefanNcali |
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Posts: 2618 (02/08/2009 7:14 PM) |
wow what the hell is wrong with these celebrities this past week. They have all seemed to have lost their minds.
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AlwaysSomeoneElse |
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Posts: 1603 (02/08/2009 7:15 PM) |
Yikes. this is really going to tarnish his reputation.
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Sham99 |
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Posts: 19296 (02/08/2009 7:16 PM) |
They can ask JT to do the Motown tribute. They need to find someone fast.
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mintyfresh11 |
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Posts: 3303 (02/08/2009 7:17 PM) |
I'm confused. Chris and Rihanna were in a car accident and then Chris beat up some chick in the limo?
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gurlchocolate |
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Posts: 1100 (02/08/2009 7:17 PM) |
I pray to God he didn't do shit. But she canceled because she is in a "car accident" I hope she okay.
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Posts: 14975 (02/08/2009 7:18 PM) |
Seemingly Al Green has been added to the list of performers so maybe he's replacing Chris in the Motown thing.
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So, the girl said it was him but he had fled the scene? I hope she has a witness or witnesses.
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RoCkJ03 |
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Posts: 86975 (02/08/2009 7:18 PM) |
They weren't in a car accident. That was just some BS the source put together, I would imagine.
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kayley777 |
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Posts: 881 (02/08/2009 7:19 PM) |
maybe he hit her with a car? by accident?
I'm just trying to lighten the mood...that sucks though, I was really looking forward to seeing them tonight! I do hope they're both okay! |
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mintyfresh11 |
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Posts: 3304 (02/08/2009 7:20 PM) |
RoCkJ03 wrote:So then why would Rihanna cancel her appearance? |
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syncdafied |
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Posts: 8076 (02/08/2009 7:20 PM) |
Driving under the influence? Hit and run? Battery?
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RKKanhai |
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What the heck, wasn't expecting this at all.
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Posts: 10985 (02/08/2009 7:21 PM) Most Likely To Respond with a Gif '09
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Rihanna canceled?
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Posts: 28437 (02/08/2009 7:21 PM) |
Yeah, thats what I was thinking. I doubt it was a car accident. Thats probably the clean way to put it. If he fled the scene of an actual accident that would
have been added to the charges. Sounds like he got into it with an unknown woman (who may be Rihanna) but left before the police came.
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