‘How I Met Your Mother’ Actor Nick Pasqual Arrested for Attempted Murder of Hollywood Makeup Artist
Nick Pasqual, a character actor best known for minor roles in shows like How I Met Your Mother, was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, on charges of attempted murder. The shocking incident involves Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn, who was the victim of a brutal attack, allegedly at the hands of Pasqual. Fortunately, Shehorn survived the attack. Here’s what we know so far.
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Nick Pasqual Allegedly Stabbed His Girlfriend
According to reports, Nick Pasqual was arrested in Texas while attempting to flee into Mexico. He is accused of stabbing his girlfriend, Allie Shehorn, more than 20 times. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office confirmed that Shehorn, an award-winning makeup artist, had previously filed a restraining order against Pasqual.
Just before Memorial Day, on May 27, Nick allegedly broke into her home at 4:30 a.m. and attacked her. According to the press release, he “inflicted great bodily injury upon the victim under circumstances involving domestic violence” and used a knife during the crime. After the attack, Pasqual fled but was captured at a U.S.-Mexico border checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
Pasqual was then transported to Los Angeles County, where he faces charges including one count of attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary with a person present, and injuring a cohabitant under circumstances involving domestic violence.
Where You’ve Seen Nick Pasqual Before
Nick Pasqual may not be a household name, but his face is recognizable from several TV appearances. One of his notable roles was a guest appearance in How I Met Your Mother as a student of Ted Mosby. He has also appeared in Rebel Moon, Poor Paul, and National Day Riff.
Allie Shehorn’s Condition
After the attack, Allie Shehorn underwent multiple surgeries to treat her injuries. According to a GoFundMe page created by her friends, she was in intensive care for several days. As of May 28, Shehorn was stable and moved to another part of the hospital.
Shehorn has an impressive career as a makeup artist, working on films like the new Mean Girls and Babylon, as well as the series Rebel Moon. It is unclear how she and Pasqual met, but they had been in a relationship prior to the attack.
This case highlights the severity of domestic violence and the importance of restraining orders and legal action in protecting victims.
