Police in Hamburg, New York have confirmed the investigation into Chicago Blackhawks star and Buffalo-native Patrick Kane's alleged involvement in a sexual assault, according to Dan Herbeck of the Buffalo News. Reports of Kane's possible connection to an incident that had garnered the interest of Hamburg PD emerged Thursday. Throughout the day, more details emerged, including that Kane was alleged to have raped a woman he met at a bar in Evans.
No charges have been filed against the 26-year-old Kane at this point, but Herbeck has gathered significant details of the case via sources...
-A "young local woman" has alleged that Kane took her to his home and raped her after meeting her at a club in downtown Buffalo.
-Police have searched Kane's home.
-The woman has been examined for signs of rape at a local hospital.
"At this time we are gathering information and awaiting forensic testing results," Hamburg Police Chief Gregory Wickett said Friday as part of a brief statement, via Herbeck. "We'll have no further comment on this investigation at this time."
The police are awaiting the results of a rape kit, according to Lou Michel of the News.
