Police in Miami responded to multiple emergency calls on Tuesday evening regarding a disturbing livestream broadcast by celebrity gossip journalist Perez Hilton. Officers from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office arrived at Hilton’s home after reports indicated he appeared to be injured and harming himself during the online transmission. Upon arrival, deputies spoke with family members present at the residence and confirmed Hilton had been alone at the time of the broadcast.
Law enforcement employed de-escalation techniques during the response, prioritizing communication and creating distance to safely manage the situation. The sheriff’s office emphasized that such crisis intervention strategies help minimize the risk of injury to all parties involved. Following the police investigation, Hilton was transported to a local hospital where he received medical care.
The incident marks a significant moment for the public figure who built his reputation in the early 2000s through provocative celebrity gossip reporting. In previous years, Hilton expressed a desire to distance himself from his controversial past, telling media outlets in 2012 that he no longer wished to be viewed as toxic. Representatives for Hilton have not yet commented on the incident or his current condition.
Originally reported by Variety →
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