Actor Nick Pasqual was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday, May 29, after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn on May 23.
Actor Nick Pasqual, who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn, multiple times, was arrested and charged on Wednesday, May 29.
Pasqual faces charges of attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, and injuring a partner, according to a press release from the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison.
Shehorn, known for her work on Mean Girls, Rebel Moon, and Babylon, had recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual. Pasqual’s credits include Rebel Moon, Poor Paul, and National Day Riff.
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Pasqual allegedly stabbed Shehorn multiple times at 4:30 a.m. on May 23 at her home in Los Angeles. He broke into her home, injured her seriously with a knife, and fled the scene. Pasqual was later caught at a U.S./Mexico border checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas. The L.A. District Attorney’s office says he will be brought back to Los Angeles County to face charges.
The L.A. Police Department is still investigating the case.
“My thoughts and sympathies are with the victim of this terrible incident,” said District Attorney George Gascón in the press release. “Our office, including our Bureau of Victim Services, offers support and resources to her as she begins the long and difficult journey of healing from the physical and emotional trauma.”
He added, “This horrible incident is a reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will make sure that the person responsible is held accountable for their actions.”
Before Pasqual’s arrest on May 29, it was reported that Shehorn underwent multiple surgeries for her injuries, according to a GoFundMe page created by her friends Emily MacDonald and Jed Dornoff.
She was in intensive care for several days, but on Tuesday, May 28, she was moved to a different part of the hospital. On Wednesday, Dornoff shared a photo of Shehorn walking around the hospital with a walker.
“Allie Shehorn is making positive steps in her recovery. It’s still a very long road, but she is facing it with courage and determination. Love, Jed,” he wrote in the update.
Dornoff also mentioned that Shehorn and Pasqual met on the set of Rebel Moon, reports the Los Angeles Times.
