'The Shield' Actor Michael Jace Arrested Over Wife's Murder
Police
arrested actor Michael Jace early Tuesday morning on suspicion of
murder in connection with the shooting death of his wife in their Los
Angeles home.
Officers responded to
the 5400 block of Brynhurst Avenue in Hyde Park around 8:30 p.m. Monday
after neighbors reported the sound of gunshots.
They were met by Michael
Jace, and discovered April Jace, 40, dead inside the house, according
to Detective Sal LaBarbera. He said investigators were not looking for
any additional suspects, and believe the incident was isolated to the
Jace home.
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LAPD confirmed Jace, best
known for playing an LAPD officer in the TV series "The Shield," was
booked on suspicion of murder around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
LaBarbera said Jace and his wife have been married for nine years.
The couple's two
children, both boys under the age of 10, were in the home at the time of
the shooting. The LAPD has not confirmed whether the children witnessed
the shooting.
