Local authorities in Argentina verified that Liam Payne “jumped” to his death, according to the New York Post. On Wednesday, the former One Direction singer died after falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. He was 31 when this occurred.
Payne “jumped” to his death, according to Buenos Aires Security Ministry communications director Pablo Policicchio. According to the site, Policicchio stated that “He had jumped from the balcony of his room” on the third floor of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires.
The authorities also stated that the accident caused “extremely serious injuries,” resulting in his death on the scene. Cops hurried to the hotel after receiving an emergency call shortly after 5 p.m. local time, warning of a “aggressive man who could be under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” according to the Associated Press.
According to a 911 call acquired by the site, the hotel manager stated that they had “a guest who is overwhelmed with drugs and alcohol…” He’s ruining the entire room, so we need you to send someone, please.” According to the publication, the manager’s voice became “more anxious as the call went on, noting that the room had a balcony.”
Meanwhile, according to a translation of a La Nacion transcript, the hotel employee stated that the musician was inebriated and suspected of being “under the influence of alcohol and drugs,” requesting that someone come to the area “urgently”. Payne’s name did not appear to be mentioned throughout the call.
