Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police

Police responded Tuesday night to the Florida home of Perez Hilton after receiving reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream.

In response to a question about Hilton’s livestream, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said they had “received multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.” “Deputies quickly located the individual’s residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and confirmed he was alone inside,” the sheriff’s office said, adding they worked to de-escalate the situation. In the livestream, which was later taken down, Hilton appeared to be engaging in self-harm. Multiple social media user The sheriff’s office told CNN that the individual was “safely recovered” and transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention. CNN has reached out to Perez Hilton’s representatives and TikTok for comment. “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,” the sheriff’s office said. “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 Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals are on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family, the sheriff’s office said.s commented, urging him to stop. The sheriff’s office told CNN that the individual was “safely recovered” and transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention. CNN has reached out to Perez Hilton’s representatives and TikTok for comment. “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,” the sheriff’s office said. “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 Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit and licensed mental health professionals are on scene providing support and resources to the individual’s family, the sheriff’s office said.