PHOTO! A leaked and TMZ run Rihanna beaten photo has caused an LAPD investigation. The TMZ photo of allegedly Rihanna beat up, contusions, bruises, and a busted lip was leaked online last night at 7 pm.

Within just hours, LAPD started a major internal investigation as to how the picture was leaked to press. LALATE ran the statement last night:

“The Los Angeles Police Department takes seriously its duty to maintain the confidentiality of victims of domestic violence. The Department launched an immediate internal investigation and subsequently filed a personnel complaint. A violation of this type is considered serious misconduct, with penalties up to and including termination.”

The statement does not verify that the photo was in the LAPD Chris Brown Rihanna file. The statement does mention “domestic violence”.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PHOTO LAPD is asking for any information the public may have as to who leaked the photo. Their phone number is 877 LAPD 24 7