Singer Chris Brown Accused Of ‘Sucker' Punching Photographer

TAMPA, FL — Singer Chris Brown is under investigation following an alleged battery at Tampa’s Aja Channelside early Monday morning. The crooner is accused of “sucker” punching a photographer, leaving his lip cut.

According to the Tampa Police Department, the incident involving Brown, 27, and photographer Bennie L. Vines Jr., 28, occurred at the 290 Meridian Ave. S. club around 1 a.m. April 17. Brown was attending an “after party event,” a memo from the police department said. Vines, a club photographer, was snapping shots when Brown allegedly threw the punch.

By the time police arrived at the club, Brown had already left, the agency’s memo said.

Vines, however, “wishes to prosecute for a minor laceration to his lip.” Vines refused medical attention, the agency added.

The club issued a statement following the incident via its Facebook page.

“Incidents like the ones caused by Chris Brown and his team are very sad to see,” the post read. “After only a few minutes of being there, Chris Brown himself and his team assaulted our club photographer and proceeded to walk out of the venue.”

As of Monday evening, police had not announced an arrest. The case remains under investigation.

Brown is known for such songs as “Loyal,” “Kiss Kiss,” “Party” and “New Flame.”

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