The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.
An actor is accused of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her multiple times in her Los Angeles home, prosecutors say.
Nick Pasqual allegedly broke into the victim’s home and stabbed her with a knife around 4:30 a.m. on May 23, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
The victim, who recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual, was hospitalized with serious injuries, prosecutors said.
Pasqual – who has appeared in guest roles on TV shows such as “How I Met Your Mother” and “Archive 81” – allegedly fled the scene and was later apprehended at a U.S. border checkpoint. United and Mexico in Texas, prosecutors said.
Pasqual, 34, is charged with attempted murder, first-degree burglary in the presence of a person and injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or parent of a child, prosecutors said. No arraignment date has been set.
“My thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the victim of this horrific incident,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. “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,” Gascón continued. “We will ensure that the person responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions.”
Pasqual could face life in prison if convicted, prosecutors said.
If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or access help through their chat at thehotline.org.
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