Warning: This post contains discussions of self-harm.
Police in Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office responded to the home of Perez Hilton after the celebrity blogger and reality television alum was seen in a highly disturbing video, wherein he appeared to be nude and slashing at his own body with a knife while covered in blood.
In a statement provided to TV Insider, the MDSO's public information office confirmed the incident on Tuesday (August 4) night after the graphic video was shared by others who witnessed the stream.
"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies quickly located the individual's residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and he was confirmed alone inside," the statement reads.
"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 statement continues.
#deputies #police
Police in Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office responded to the home of Perez Hilton after the celebrity blogger and reality television alum was seen in a highly disturbing video, wherein he appeared to be nude and slashing at his own body with a knife while covered in blood.
In a statement provided to TV Insider, the MDSO's public information office confirmed the incident on Tuesday (August 4) night after the graphic video was shared by others who witnessed the stream.
"The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office received multiple calls regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media. Deputies quickly located the individual's residence, where they spoke with family members on scene, and he was confirmed alone inside," the statement reads.
"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 statement continues.
#deputies #police
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