On August 4, Hilton was hospitalized after appearing to self-harm during a TikTok livestream. Once the broadcast ended, graphic clips purportedly showing the columnist covered in blood began circulating across social media.
Deputies with the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office responded to his Florida home after receiving multiple calls from viewers who witnessed the livestream. The deputies confirmed that Hilton — who was not initially identified publicly – had been “safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.”
Authorities said deputies initially met with Hilton’s family outside the residence and learned that he was the only person inside the home.
A spokesperson for the MDCSO added, “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 continued.
He was transported to a medical facility with support from mental health professionals and members of the Crisis Response Unit at the MDCSO.