Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham Attacked By Woman In Santa Monica Category Icon

Apr 2, 2026 | 5:49 AM

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica, California, according to law enforcement sources who spoke to NBC4 Investigates. The incident occurred as Buckingham entered a building for an appointment. Police say the woman threw an unknown substance at the musician before fleeing the scene. Authorities believe the suspect learned about Buckingham’s appointment location and time, then waited for his arrival. Law enforcement sources indicate the woman is known to Buckingham from previous encounters. No arrests have been made, but police expect one soon. The attack happened days after Buckingham posted on Instagram about his upcoming solo album and a Fleetwood Mac documentary from Apple Original Films.