Nick Pasqual, an actor known for his roles in projects such as “Rebel Moon” and “How I Met Your Mother,” has been arrested and charged with the stabbing of his estranged girlfriend.
The incident occurred on May 23 at her home in the Sunland neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pasqual, 34, faces charges of attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary with a person present, and injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, or child’s parent, as announced by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
It is not yet known if he has legal counsel representing him in this matter.
“My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the victim in this horrific incident,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement.
“Our office, including our Bureau of Victim Services, extends our support and resources to her as she embarks on the long and difficult journey of healing from both the physical and emotional trauma inflicted upon her.
This heinous incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will ensure that the individual responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions.”
According to a news release from Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s office, Nick Pasqual broke into the home of his estranged girlfriend, who had recently filed a restraining order against him.
The victim, a 35-year-old Hollywood makeup artist, has not been identified by the district attorney’s office but was reported.
A GoFundMe account has been established and verified by the platform to assist with her medical expenses.
“(She) is a remarkable person, full of warmth, kindness, and love,” an organizers’ statement on the site read. “No one deserves to endure such a traumatic experience.”
Nick Pasqual allegedly fled the scene after the incident and was detained at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
He will be extradited to Los Angeles County, where he faces a maximum sentence of life in state prison if convicted.
