TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to self-harm. Police reportedly responded to gossip blogger Perez Hilton’s house in Miami after he was seen self-harming during the livestream. In the graphic video surfacing online, the 48-year-old was covered in blood while repeatedly cutting himself with a sharp object. The authorities revealed that they received multiple calls regarding the incident and spoke to the family members present on the scene. The officials ultimately decided to tactfully disengage but quietly monitor the situation after confirming he was alone inside.
Police speak about Perez Hilton ’s crisis
The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office addressed the crisis regarding Perez Hilton after receiving multiple calls about the action and dispatching deputies to investigate the matter, per the Page Six report. “In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritise de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication,” the Office said about their protocol. “Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilising crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimise the risk of injury to the individual, deputies, and the public,” the authorities added. Moreover, the officials would look out for the Hilton family to support them during the critical situation.
When Perez Hilton revealed his hospitalisation
Earlier this year, Perez Hilton revealed that he had been hospitalised for three weeks battling the flu that later developed into ‘an ulcer, then a perforation, and then Sepsis,’ he said at the time. “The Sepsis just kept working, and my body kept falling apart,” Hilton said in a March video, adding, “Then one night rapid response came ’cause my heart got out of control. They had to put me on heart medications. And then I developed another infection in the hospital.”Perez Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr, fathers three children, welcomed via surrogacy.Disclaimer: This story is based on events as reported by a news source and is for informational purposes only. The accuracy of the details, including the identity and mental state of the individuals involved, cannot be independently verified and may be subject to change as the investigation progresses. This information should not be considered a definitive account of the events. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
