Santa Monica Resident and Fleetwood Mac Legend Lindsey Buckingham Targeted in Morning Incident

Santa Monica, CA - Legendary guitarist and singer Lindsey Buckingham, best known for his work with the iconic rock band Fleetwood Mac, was the victim of an attack Wednesday morning in Santa Monica, according to local law enforcement.

The incident occurred as the 76-year-old musician arrived for an appointment in the city. A woman, described by authorities as a stalking suspect, allegedly doused Buckingham with an unknown substance before fleeing the scene. Buckingham was not injured. He obtained a 2024 restraining order against a woman named Michelle in 2024. It was not immediately known if this same woman was the assailant.

Santa Monica Police Department officials confirmed the event to multiple news outlets, including KTLA. Law enforcement sources told NBC4 Investigates that the woman is known to Buckingham from prior incidents, and authorities have identified the suspect. No arrest had been made as of Wednesday afternoon, though police indicated an arrest is expected soon.

Buckingham, a two-time Grammy Award winner, co-founded Fleetwood Mac in the mid-1970s alongside his then-partner Stevie Nicks and helped propel the band to global superstardom with hits like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams," and "The Chain." He has maintained a home in the Los Angeles area for decades and remains an active figure in music.

Santa Monica Police have not released further details about the substance involved or the exact location of the incident, citing the ongoing investigation. Officials urged anyone with information to contact the department.The Santa Monica Observer will continue to follow developments in this case as more information becomes available from police.

Lindsey Buckingham (76) was not injured when a woman doused him with an unknown substance as he arrived for an appointment in Santa Monica.

The woman is described by police as a stalking suspect who is known to Buckingham from prior incidents.

Law enforcement (Santa Monica Police and LAPD) have identified the suspect, but she has not been arrested yet. Sources indicate an arrest is expected soon.

No details have been released about the exact nature of the substance, the precise location, or any charges.