Arrest Made After 'Housewives' Star Kandi Burruss' Fiance Killed in Club Brawl

By PopEater Staff Posted Oct 3rd 2009 03:00PM

A.J. Jewell, the fiance of singer and 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Kandi Burruss, was killed after a nightclub brawl in Atlanta on Friday night, MyFoxAtlanta.com has confirmed. Police say Jewell suffered a severe head injury during a fight at the Body Tap club and was taken to a hospital, where he died.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that an employee of the club, Fredrick Richardson, was arrested in connection with the death.

Richardson was taken on Friday night to Grady Memorial Hospital. A police spokesman says he will be taken to Fulton County Jail as soon as doctors discharge him.

Fans of the show got to know Jewell, who appeared several times on the popular Bravo program. Burruss would often argue with her mother about her relationship with Jewell, who has children.

A police spokesman says detectives were still "trying to figure out [what happened]. We had a pretty good number of witnesses that are being cooperative," says James Polite.

But the cause of the fight in the parking lot of the club was still not known Saturday, Polite said.

Burruss, also an R&B singer who fronted the '90s group Xscape, is understandably devastated by the news.

"I could never in a million years imagine this happening," she said on Twitter. "Please pray for AJ's children. That's who I'm the most concerned 4."

In a recent interview, Burruss said the pair were taking a break from their relationship to work out some issues.

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Tags: aj jewell, AjJewell, fredrick richardson, FredrickRichardson, Kandi Burruss, KandiBurruss, Real Housewives of Atlanta, RealHousewivesOfAtlanta

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Saturday 03 October

By Marc

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my condolences.

Sunday 04 October

By Latrica Green

My heart goes out to Kandi as well as my pryers!!!

By Kathryn

My heart goes out to Kandi and AJ"s Family..What a tragic thing to happen..God Bless You all..May you find Peace thru God...I love you Kandi..Love your new songs..Your my fav on Housewifes..And Kim you suck big time..After all Kandi did for you..And you were not there for her at her first time back singing..You know what they say about Karma!!Bless you Kandi..You are total class..Many Blessings to you and your Family

Monday 05 October

By Kristine

I think Kandi has the most class of everyone on RHOA. I am so sorry for her loss.
As for the rest of them, Kim is the lowest and cheapest.
Sheree and Lisa follow her closely. NeNe...what more can be said?

By Laura

wow, I am stunned. Kandi, I hope you will get through this tragedy. My condolences to you and to AJ's family & friends. How unfortunate.Prayers for all.

By damien

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It would mean something to me if i knew who the hell they were...but kids without their father is very sad

By Outstanding

You don't have to know the person to feel there lost. I guess you don't have a heart. Don't put that comment about the kids cause you really don't care.

By MC

LOL! A response to this article worth something.

By sasha33

So SAD.....

By Mrs. H.

OH MY GOD!! TO Kandi, I am so sorry this happened to you... Nobody wants to loose the man that they love. I am so sorry, this is terrible tragedy. God is still in control..

By m and M

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The ex owned the club......

People really need 2 stay outta the clubs, alot of times trouble lurks at clubs. Gone way 2 soon.....

By Belle

KANDI, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU! YOU HAVE THE MOST SINCERE AND SWEET PERSONALITY AND I CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.

KIM,,,,YOU, IN MY OPINION ARE GOING TO BE A GREAT COMFORT TO KANDI. YOU SEEM TO REALLY CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER.

MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU KANDI.

By Shay63

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My heart goes out to you Kandi and AJ's 6 children, God Bless you all! I love you on the show cause you are truly a real and genuine human being. Be strong...

No, I don't believe Kim will be a big support for Kandi, if you missed the last episode of TRHA (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Kim did not come to Kandi's show!!! Shame on Kim, but I do 'hope' Kim will support Kandi in her true time of need now!

By E. Martinez

Have to agree with Darlene and Shay. Kim was NOT there for Kandi during her come back show and that told me A LOT!!!

As I posted last week about this very issue, "if" and I do mean "IF" Kim is there for her, it won't be for the right reasons!! Kim will do it just to get her face out there. You know, more camera time. Kim got what she wanted from Kandi and because some people actually think Kim can sing, she'll move on to the next person who she'll think will benefit her the most. That's who Kim IS. That's sad because Kandi was nothing but nice and true to her. I hope Kandi learned from that because I know I would have AND.. she needs to!!!

This is just so heartbreaking. I'm so sorry that this has happened to Kandi and to everyone who knew and loved AJ, especially his kids!

Even though they were broken up, I believe Kandi still loved him dearly and wanted it to work out between them. That's also heartbreaking because now it will never happen.

Keep your head up Kandi and just know that God is there for you, with you and that you have MANY fans out here who are also thinking of you at this time.... Peace to you and yours Kandi

By Attootsie

OMG!! I am so sorry! I couldn't believe what I was reading! Hopefull everyone will cut Kandi a break! My sympathies to Kandi and especially AJ's family! NeNe needs to lay off and quit being so brash! NeNe is one of my least favorite! Even thou Kandi is new to the show she is one of my favorites! God! I just can't believe it yet! Wow!!

By MEKA WILLIAMS

yea i feel yu..i bout lost it when i jus read this...i use to like ne ne until that one episode when kandi blew up on her.. hell wit ne ne.I HOP KANDI BE OK..I REALLY HATE THAT

By Karen

Oh WOW! I was just watching the show on thursday night. So very very sorry to ehar this terrible news! the kdis without the father is just terrible!!! You can still be there for them. Hope the Moms have $ to raise them!
I agree with the other person about NeNe. She is just obnoxious lately. I used to like her. But she just thinks she is ALL THAT!!!!!!! She is not. She is just another loud mouth who got popular for what??
God Bless you Kandi. You have class. You do not start stuff, but you sure can hold your own! BTW, sorry, Kim, you cannot sing!

By Trowgo

A.J.'s family your in my prayers. And even though he and Kandi had split my heart goes out to her and her daughter. And no disrespect intended, but Nene, do not make this about you. You always seem to do that is why I even mention it.

By Melissa

Wow, what a shock! Kandi, you are the best person on that show and I am truly sorry for your loss.

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