Actor Nick Pasqual arrested at US-Mexico border after stabbing ex-girlfriend

Actor Nick Pasqual has been arrested and charged with stabbing his ex-girlfriend. Prosecutors say Pasqual, 34, tried to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her multiple times on May 23 at her home in the Sunland neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pasqual reportedly fled the scene and was later apprehended at a U.S.-Mexico border checkpoint in Texas.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday that Pasqual, 34, was charged with one count of attempted murder, one count of first-degree residential burglary in the presence of a person and of one count of injury to a spouse, common-law partner, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or parent of the child. The actor was arrested at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and will be extradited to Los Angeles County, where he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Prosecutor George Gascón said in a statement: “My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victim of this horrible incident. Our office, including our Office of Victim Services, is providing support and resources as she embarks on the long and difficult journey of healing from the physical and emotional trauma inflicted on her. This heinous incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will ensure that the person responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions.

The prosecutor's office did not identify the victim by name, but Entertainment Tonight reported that the victim was makeup artist Allie Shehorn. A GoFundMe account was launched and verified by the platform to help cover Shehorn's medical expenses. Shehorn, who recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Friends said she had already undergone several surgeries and was expected to have an extended hospital stay as part of her recovery.

Pasqual has appeared in film and television projects including “Rebel Moon: Part 1”, “Mean Girls”, “How I Met Your Mother” and “Archive 81”.

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