Music Industry Vet Jerry Sharell Attacked, Stabbed

Jerry Sharell

Jerry Sharell, a music industry veteran who played a role in the careers of The Carpenters, Joe Cocker, Motley Crue, Joni Mitchell, among others, was held hostage and attacked Sunday night at the home of his girlfriend, according to THR.

Sharell -- who hosts a weekly show, Sundays With Sinatra, on Los Angeles radio station KKJZ 88.1 FM KJazz, Long Beach, CA -- was at the Woodland Hills residence of his new girlfriend when her ex-husband arrived with flowers and a machete. He held the couple hostage for more than three hours before turning violent, stabbing both Sharell and himself.


The woman also was injured when she tried to stop the attack. She was able to escape and called authorities. Police said she had a restraining order against her ex-husband for a history of domestic violence.

Sharell, who suffered stab wounds to his neck and head, was rushed to the hospital, where he is said to be in critical but stable condition. He is in his 70s.

The suspect, who has not been identified, was arrested and taken to the hospital. He also is in critical but stable condition, having apparently slit his wrists.

Both men are expected to survive.

Neighbors told KCAL9′s Cristy Fajardo that Sharell only recently started dating the woman. He lost his wife of 48 years to cancer a year-and-a-half ago.

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