"The Shield" Actor Michael Jace Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering His Wife



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The 51-year-old actor was booked around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.



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Actor Michael Jace, best known for his work on FX cop drama The Shield, was arrested early Tuesday morning after his wife April Jace was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in their Los Angeles home, according to police.


Investigators are not looking for additional suspects, and booked Michael Jace on suspicion of murder around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning.


Officers first responded to a disturbance last night around 8:30 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing the sound of arguing coming from the Jaces' home, followed by gunfire, NBC News reports. April Jace died at the scene.


The couple had been married for nine years and had two children under the age of 10, who were both in the home when the shooting occurred. It's unclear whether they witnessed the murder, LAPD Detective Sal LaBarbera said, although they did hear the gun shots.


This was the first time the LAPD responded to a domestic violence call at the Jace residence.


"It's a pretty quiet neighborhood," LaBarbera said. "This is our first time responding in this area."


The Jaces' children are staying with family members while their father is questioned by detectives. It is not yet clear what led to the shooting.


Jace, who played Detective Julien Lowe on The Shield, most recently recurred on the TNT drama Southland. He also appeared in Forrest Gump and The Replacements.



Watch an interview with Detective LaBarbera on the shooting.


Watch the video on NBC here.


Via nbclosangeles.com



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