Lindsey Buckingham Targeted in Santa Monica Incident as Police Investigate Alleged Stalker
Lindsey Buckingham, best known for his work with Fleetwood Mac, was unharmed after a woman allegedly threw an unknown liquid substance at him outside a building in Santa Monica on Wednesday morning, according to local authorities and multiple reports.
The incident occurred as Buckingham arrived for a scheduled appointment. Law enforcement officials say that as he entered the building, a woman approached and threw a liquid substance from a container in his direction. The nature of the substance has not been publicly identified, and officials have not indicated whether any hazardous materials were involved.
Authorities confirmed that Buckingham was not injured in the encounter.
In a statement, the Los Angeles Police Department said its Threat Management Unit is working in coordination with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate the case.
According to investigators, the suspect is believed to be a woman with a prior history of alleged stalking behavior involving Buckingham. Law enforcement sources indicated that she may have tracked the musician’s schedule and location in advance of the incident.
The episode comes at a time when Buckingham has been re-engaging with his creative work following several years of health and career developments. In a recent social media update, he shared that he is nearing completion of a new solo album, describing the project as part of an ongoing commitment to his musical output. The record, he said, is nearly finished after an extended period of writing and recording.
Buckingham also referenced renewed activity surrounding his early career work with Stevie Nicks. In 2025, the duo reissued their long-out-of-print 1973 album Buckingham Nicks, a project that has been widely interpreted as signaling a thaw in their historically complex relationship. While Buckingham did not confirm any specific future collaborations, he suggested that the renewed connection could lead to further developments.
“I believe it will translate to something positive,” he said in the update, without elaborating on potential projects.
In addition to his solo work, Buckingham is expected to be featured in an upcoming documentary centered on Fleetwood Mac, which is reportedly in development. The band’s legacy continues to draw significant attention, particularly as interest in archival material and retrospective storytelling has grown in recent years.
The case remains under active investigation, with police focusing on how the suspect obtained information about Buckingham’s whereabouts and whether additional security concerns may be present. No arrest had been announced as of the latest updates, and authorities have not released the suspect’s identity.
Representatives for Buckingham have not publicly commented on the incident.
