Malil, 43, of Sherman Oaks, has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder and is being held on $2million bail. His ex-girlfriend, 35-year old Kendra Beebe is in critical condition with 20 stab wounds but is expected to survive the attack.
A veteran Hollywood actor best known for his performance in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” Malil played Haziz, one of star Steve Carell’s co-workers at an electronics retail store in the “The 40-Year-Old-Virgin.” He also has appeared in dozens of TV shows, including “NYPD Blue” and “Scrubs.” He has been arrested in connection with an attack that San Diego County authorities said left his former girlfriend in critical condition with 20 stab wounds.
Malil was booked on suspicion of attempted murder, mayhem and burglary and is being held in lieu of $2-million bail at the Vista Detention Center. His arraignment is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Authorities said there was no immediate motive for the attack, However: “Malil and the victim had apparently been in a dating relationship which recently ended.”
Police were summoned to a San Marcos residence when neighbors reported hearing glass breaking and a woman screaming for help.
The victim, Kendra Beebe, was transported to a local hospital where she initially was reported in critical condition with stab wounds and cuts to her face. Two children were sleeping in the home during the attack(ages 2 and 4), authorities said.