Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham was involved in a concerning incident Wednesday morning in Santa Monica, where a suspected stalker allegedly threw an unknown substance at him.
Incident Details
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the incident occurred as Buckingham arrived at a building for a scheduled appointment. The suspect, a woman believed to have a history of stalking the musician, reportedly threw the substance from a container in his direction.
Buckingham was not injured.
Suspect Known to Authorities
Officials said the suspect was already known to both Buckingham and law enforcement. She had previously been the subject of attention from the LAPD’s Threat Management Unit, which handles cases involving stalking and credible threats.
Investigators believe the woman may have obtained details about Buckingham’s schedule ahead of time.
Investigation Ongoing
The LAPD is working alongside the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate the case. Authorities have indicated that while the suspect was not arrested at the scene, an arrest is expected.
A Troubling Pattern
The involvement of the Threat Management Unit suggests this was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of concerning behavior.
