Ye, formerly Kanye West, considered suspect in battery investigation

Ye, formerly Kanye West, is being investigated in connection with allegations of battery in downtown Los Angeles early Thursday, police said.

Ye is a named suspect in the case, Los Angeles police confirmed. No arrests have been made.

Police officials said the confrontation occurred when a person started recording Ye on video. The photographer called police, but Ye was gone by the time the arrived. The exact nature of the person’s injuries were not immediately clear.

The alleged altercation is being investigated as a misdemeanor battery, which carries a maximum jail sentence of six months.

Representatives for Ye did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Diana Dasrath is entertainment producer and senior reporter for NBC News covering all platforms.

Andrew Blankstein is an investigative reporter for NBC News. He covers the Western United States, specializing in crime, courts and homeland security.

Morgan Sung and Doha Madani contributed.

source: nbcnews.com