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Lindsey Buckingham Ambushed by Woman in Santa Monica

Published 1 April 2026

Lindsey Buckingham, the 76-year-old former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, was ambushed by a woman outside a building in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday as he arrived for an appointment. Law enforcement sources reported that the woman threw an unknown substance at him before fleeing the scene, leaving the musician unharmed but prompting an investigation into possible stalking.

According to multiple law enforcement officials, the suspect, who is known to Buckingham from prior incidents, had learned the exact time and location of his appointment and waited for his arrival. She entered the building with him and carried out the attack shortly after, sources said. Authorities have identified the woman, and both the Santa Monica Police Department and the Los Angeles Police Department are actively investigating. Officials indicated that an arrest is expected soon, though none had been made as of Thursday morning.

The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of public figures, particularly those with a history of unwanted attention. Buckingham, born in Palo Alto, California, in 1949, rose to fame after joining Fleetwood Mac in 1975. He brought his then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks...

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