[Crush T Velour]

No one "intends" to be a victim either. The adjective "attempted" can apply to the victim or assailant just as easily as "intended".

[VRWCmember]

Attempt is a verb, but when converted to an adjective with the addition of "ed" (i.e. "attempted), then it would describe the action, such as "attempted robbery" or "attempted pass" or "attempted run" etc. The perp attempted to steal the car from the couple at gunpoint. He intended that the couple would be victims. Their "victim" status was his intent; and he attempted to rob them. It is a somewhat subtle distinction perhaps, but those subtle distinctions often make the difference between proper and improper use of the language.