LOS ANGELES (AP) A former music industry executive was slashed with a machete while being held hostage for several hours in Los Angeles by his girlfriend's ex-husband, who slit his own wrists before being taken into custody, authorities said.
The victim, Jerry Sharell, was cut several times on the neck and was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, according to Los Angeles Police Officer Sara Faden. He was listed as stable on Monday, she said.
Sharell worked with the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Queen and Motley Crue during a career as music executive dating back to the 1970s.
The hostage situation began about 8 a.m. Sunday at Sharell's home in the Woodland Hills area about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles, Faden said.
A neighbor told KCBS-TV that the suspect arrived on a motorcycle and pulled out a machete and a bouquet of flowers before entering the house and taking Sharell and his girlfriend hostage.