Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was assaulted during a public appearance in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026. According to verified reports from the Los Angeles Police Department, a woman approached Buckingham and poured an unknown substance over him.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. local time at a venue on Wilshire Boulevard. Buckingham was not seriously injured and declined medical treatment at the scene. The LAPD confirmed the suspect, an adult female, was taken into custody shortly after the attack.
Authorities have not identified the substance used in the assault, and the investigation is ongoing. Buckingham's representatives have not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident.
Lindsey Buckingham, 76, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee known for his work with Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
