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Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Stambaugh, Josh Campbell , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, as few details are available locally in Detroit.
A concerning incident involving a celebrity played out on social media. Family members were present when authorities arrived at the scene. They were spoken to by deputies who were working to resolve the situation.
Details are limited, but it is known that multiple people contacted the police after witnessing disturbing behavior online. The individual in question was alone at the time authorities made contact. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, as few details are available locally in Detroit .
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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