TORONTO – Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is the subject of a police investigation in Hamburg, New York.
Hamburg police said Friday the department “is investigating an incident that allegedly occurred at the residence of NHL player Patrick Kane last weekend.”
“At this time, we are gathering information and awaiting forensic testing results,” Police Chief Gregory Wickett said.
The Buffalo News was first to report Thursday that police were investigating an “incident” reportedly involving Kane.
Citing sources, Buffalo’s WKBW-TV News reported the alleged incident involves Kane and a woman that began at a bar in Evans, New York.
WATCH: Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is currently under investigation for the alleged incident that took place at his New York home, Hamburg police confirmed Friday. However, this isn’t the first time the hockey player has been the subject of media attention. Rich Newberg reports.
Buffalo News‘ sports reporter Tim Graham tweeted that the 2007 first-round draft pick is under investigation for rape.
The NHL said Thursday it is “following developments” of a police investigation involving Kane.
The Blackhawks organization said in a statement Thursday it was “aware of the matter” and gathering information. The club said it would be “inappropriate” to comment further. The NHL added that it, too, was “aware of a police investigation” and “following developments.”
Police did not comment on the nature of the investigation.
Neighbours of Kane, who lives in Hamburg, New York, in the offseason, told the Chicago Tribune Thursday that police arrived at his lakefront property Sunday night and that several plainclothes officers entered his house using flashlights. At least one wore gloves and was seen taking pictures out front.
The three-time Stanley Cup winner was scheduled to take the trophy to a pub in his hometown this weekend.
In 2009, Kane and his cousin were arrested for assaulting a taxi driver in Buffalo over a fare dispute. Both men pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge, a non-criminal violation.
The hockey star is a 2013 Conn Smythe Trophy winner and was a member of both the 2010 and 2014 Olympic men’s hockey team.
–with files from The Associated Press
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