Although police initially withheld the individual's identity, subsequent updates confirmed deputies had responded to Hilton's residence and later transported him safely to hospital. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, deputies responded after receiving reports that an individual appeared to be livestreaming acts of self-harm from inside a residence. In a public statement, the sheriff's office said deputies confirmed Hilton was alone inside before deciding not to force an immediate confrontation. The sheriff's office said Hilton was 'safely recovered' before being transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital for medical treatment. The focus is no longer on internet feuds or tabloid headlines but on an individual receiving medical care following what authorities described as a mental health crisis.