Renowned singer Liam Payne tragically fell to his death from a hotel balcony while allegedly attempting to escape his locked room, reports revealed. The incident occurred at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in the Argentinian capital.
TMZ reported that hotel staff were aware Payne intended to use the balcony as an escape route but left him alone. Witness statements, a police report, surveillance footage, and a 911 call indicated Payne appeared intoxicated and was behaving disruptively prior to the incident. It was stated in the police report that Payne had been carried to his room by three hotel staff members after being found in the lobby.
Surveillance images confirmed that Payne had been locked in his room using a master key, and a mirror outside his room had been removed to prevent potential damage. The tragic fall occurred mere minutes later. A 911 transcript revealed that a staff member expressed concern about Payne’s intentions, allegedly saying that they feared he might harm himself while attempting to escape.
A source claimed Payne’s aversion to locked hotel rooms stemmed from his time in One Direction. It was shared that he had previously used a balcony to escape in Florida while reportedly on a drug binge, using a garden hose to reach the ground.The singer’s passing has left fans and the entertainment industry in shock, with investigations ongoing to determine further details surrounding the incident.