An actor, Nick Pasqual, has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his estranged girlfriend, Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn, multiple times. The incident occurred on May 23 when Pasqual broke into Shehorn’s Los Angeles home and inflicted great bodily harm upon her using a knife. Shehorn, known for her work in films such as Mean Girls and Rebel Moon, had recently filed a restraining order against Pasqual.

Pasqual fled the scene after the attack and was later detained at a U.S./Mexico border checkpoint in Texas. He now faces charges including attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, and injuring a spouse under domestic violence circumstances. If convicted, Pasqual could be sentenced to life in prison.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office is handling the case, with the LAPD continuing its investigation. District Attorney George Gascón expressed sympathy for Shehorn, emphasizing the importance of holding individuals accountable for domestic violence acts.

Prior to Pasqual’s arrest, Shehorn underwent multiple surgeries for her injuries and was in intensive care. Friends of Shehorn have set up a GoFundMe page to support her during her recovery.