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Poppy Bilderbeck
Topics: Film and TV, Celebrity, Crime, US News, Sex and Relationships
Authorities have released the latest update on How I Met Your Mother actor Nick Pasqual who's accused of attacking his girlfriend and trying to flee the country.
On May 23 at around 4:30 am, make-up artist Allie Shehorn was attacked in her Los Angeles home. She was stabbed multiple times and later hospitalized in critical condition, officials later issuing an arrest warrant for Pasqual on suspicion of the attack.
Pasqual is reported as having previously been in a relationship with Shehorn and as per the LA Times, Shehorn had filed a restraining order against the actor for alleged domestic abuse just days prior to the attack.
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The restraining order was reportedly approved by a Los Angeles Country Superior judge, however, it's uncertain whether it was served to Pasqual before the incident took place.
When Shehorn failed to show up at work on May 23, alarm bells were raised and shortly after she was discovered by her housemate who alleges she was stabbed 'more than 20 times'.
The make-up artist was rushed to hospital and the court later issued a $1.075 million arrest warrant for Pasqual, Variety reports.
However, by that point, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office reports the actor - also appearing in TV and film such as Rebel Moon and Jobs - had 'allegedly fled'.
Pasqual was later detained at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
He's since been charged with 'one count of attempted murder; one count of first-degree residential burglary with person present; and one count of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child’s parent'.
Shehorn reportedly underwent emergency surgery for her injuries and spent several days in the Intensive Care Unit.
A GoFundMe has been set up by her friends to 'support' her recovery.
The page reads: "Allie is now in the hospital fighting for her life, in critical condition.
"Allie is a remarkable person, full of warmth, kindness, and love. No one deserves to endure such a traumatic experience, especially someone as compassionate and caring as Allie. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, but with your support, we can help ease her burden and provide the financial assistance she desperately needs."
The latest update states Shehorn is reportedly 'feeling better' and 'doing her best to stay positive' but there are 'complications'.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement: "My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the victim in this horrific incident.
"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...
"We will ensure that the individual responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions."
The case continues to be investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department and 'an arraignment date has not yet been scheduled'.
UNILAD has contacted representatives for Nick Pasqual for comment.