Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was reportedly attacked by a woman with an unknown substance in Santa Monica on Wednesday, according to law enforcement sources. The 76-year-old musician was allegedly ambushed while walking into a building when a woman, described by police as a "stalking suspect," threw something at him before fleeing the scene.
Santa Monica police indicated they are familiar with the woman due to previous incidents involving Buckingham. According to reports, Buckingham was not injured in the attack. Police from both Santa Monica and Los Angeles are investigating the incident, and authorities stated they know the identity of the suspect and expect to make an arrest soon.
Buckingham, who joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975 alongside Stevie Nicks, has not publicly commented on the incident. The legendary guitarist was part of the band during its most successful period and contributed to classic albums including "Rumours." Buckingham was fired from Fleetwood Mac in 2018 following reported conflicts with bandmate Stevie Nicks.