CRY FOR HELP Perez Hilton 911 dispatch audio details how horror unfolded after blogger reported as ‘self-harming on livestream’
PEREZ Hilton’s mental health crisis sparked a frantic emergency response, with 911 dispatch audio revealing the tense hours leading up to his rescue as police tried to negotiate with him.
Celebrity blogger Hilton, 48, was taken to hospital following a disturbing TikTok livestream that appeared to show him self-harming.
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Perez Hilton arrives at the 15th Annual Grant A Gift Autism Foundation fundraiser gala at Allegiant Stadium on October 30, 2025Credit: Getty
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The home where Perez Hilton was found after he appeared to harm himself during a TikTok livestreamCredit: Getty
Social media users shared details from the Citizen App on Tuesday evening, showing emergency services were flooded with reports from people fearing for Hilton’s safety.
In one dispatch recording, two men are heard discussing a “man down call” involving a “live streamer” who was broadcasting himself while in severe distress, which left viewers “upset.”
Police are believed to have arrived at Hilton’s rental home at around 7.10 pm and spent several hours trying to make contact with him while also speaking with concerned family members.
A second dispatch recording, obtained by The U.S. Sun and timestamped at around 10.41 pm, shows operators later classifying the incident as a reported “suicide attempt” as they requested additional assistance.
The audio captures the urgency of the response, with dispatchers sending multiple police units to the property and warning responding officers that it was an “active police scene.”
Other units were placed on standby as officers worked to safely resolve the crisis before Hilton was ultimately transported to hospital.
At around 11 pm, officers revealed they were entering the home and minutes later Hilton was transported to hospital.
A source close told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that Hilton is “alive” but injured and was placed under a psychiatric hold under the Baker Act.
Officially known as the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, it allows a person to be taken to a receiving facility for an evaluation of up to 72 hours.
It does not mean the person has been arrested or charged with a crime.
Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., had sparked alarm after the livestream prompted a wave of calls from worried followers pleading for him to get help.
Horrified followers watched in real time as he was seen on TikTok naked and covered in blood.
Following the livestream, clips circulated widely across other social media platforms, including X, formerly Twitter.
Police released a statement to The U.S. Sun around 10 pm, stating, “The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media.
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Two women were seen entering the home on Wednesday where Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself during a TikTok livestreamCredit: Getty
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Perez Hilton is seen in an earlier YouTube video before his mental health crisis this weekCredit: YouTube/Perez Hilton
“Deputies quickly located the individual’s residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside.
“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance, and opportunities for communication.
“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.”
They explained, “At this time, deputies have tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.”
They eventually managed to reach Hilton and escorted him out of the property and into an ambulance.
TikTok has since come under fire after they failed to take action while he broadcast the situation to followers for 15 minutes.
A company spokesperson told The U.S. Sun on Wednesday that its automated moderation systems detected the initial livestream within minutes and routed it to a US moderation team for review.
They said several subsequent livestreams were removed within around 90 seconds after being flagged by the platform and he was eventually banned.
TikTok said it takes potential self-harm situations seriously and has systems designed to identify concerning content and connect people with support when necessary.
Hilton’s reps released a statement on Wednesday, saying, “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers.
“We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being.
“We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time.
“If and when we are able to share any updates, we will do so with everyone as soon as we can. Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued support.”