Police responded to the Miami home of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton on Tuesday after receiving multiple emergency calls regarding an individual broadcasting distressing content on a TikTok livestream. The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies were dispatched following reports of alleged self-harm.
Clips from the livestream, which have since been removed, appeared to show Hilton covered in blood and holding a knife. The video was pulled from TikTok, and Hilton's account has been suspended by the platform.
Deputies communicated with family members at the scene and confirmed Hilton was alone inside his residence. The sheriff's office stated that officers "tactically disengaged" while continuing to monitor the situation, prioritizing de-escalation techniques in cases involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. "Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public," the office told the Daily Mail. They added that they are providing support to Hilton's family.
Representatives for Hilton have not yet commented, and efforts to reach him directly have been ongoing. It remains unclear who was present at the home when the video was filmed. Hilton is a father to three children, whom he welcomed via surrogacy.
Friends and fans, including former politician George Santos, have taken to social media to express concern and urge Hilton to seek help. Dante Rusciolelli and Rebekah Kochan, Co-CEOs of Golden Artists Entertainment, released a statement acknowledging the "concerning content" and emphasizing their primary concern for Hilton's health and well-being, as well as that of his family. They requested privacy for Hilton during this time.
This incident follows a previous hospitalization for Hilton in March, where he spent 21 days battling sepsis, which he attributed to taking flu medication on an empty stomach.
For those in the US experiencing a crisis, the confidential 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988, or online at 988lifeline.org.