One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from the balcony of the hotel room where he was staying in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur hotel in the trendy Palermo neighborhood of the Argentine capital. Doctors confirmed his death at the scene, the statement said.
It is unclear whether it was an accident or suicide. However, it appears that the case of criminal activity is not considered.
Pablo Poliquicio, communications director for the Buenos Aires Ministry of Security, told the Associated Press that Payne appeared to have “jumped from the balcony of his room.” However, authorities have not yet confirmed this information.
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The call to the police
Police rushed to the hotel in response to an emergency call shortly after 5 p.m. local time, he said, warning of an “aggressive male who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”
The hotel manager is heard in a 911 call obtained by the AP saying they had “a guest who is overcome with drug and alcohol use… He’s trashing the entire room and, well, we need you to send someone, Please”. The manager’s voice became more concerned as the call continued, noting that the room had a balcony.