Actor Michael Jace was arrested on May 19 for allegedly fatally shooting his wife, April Jace. According to TMZ, "The Shield" star shot his wife during a domestic dispute over money in their California home. Reportedly neighbors called the cops when they heard gun shots but the actor made his own 911 call telling police, "I shot my wife."
According to TMZ, he stayed on the phone until LAPD arrived at the scene. The site also reports that the couple's two young children were home at the time and witnessed the shooting. The 48-year-old actor lived a relatively quiet life but we were able to do some digging and come up with 5 things you should know about Michael Jace.
1. Jace is best known for his role as Detective Lowe on "The Shield." According to ABC, he appeared in 89 episodes, which is the longest-running role of his career. He also played ADA Vernon Shore on "NYPD Blue" and made appearances on "Law & Order," "Judging Amy," "Cold Case," "Southland," "Private Practice =," "Rizzoli & Isles" and more.
2. He's done a few small roles for movies like "Planet of the Apes," Forest Gump" and "Clear and Present Danger." He also portrayed Michael Jordan in the TV movie "Michael Jordan: An American Hero."
3. Jace and his wife married in 2003; they would have celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary in June.
4. Reportedly they have two kids together, Nehemiah, 9, and Caleb, 7. According to the TMZ, the children were home at the time of the shooting and were taken into protective custody by the police and then released to a relative.
5. This is his second marriage. The actor was previously married to Jennifer Bitterman; the couple divorced in 2002. According to TMZ, he was accused of chocking and slamming Bitterman against a wall while their 6-month-old son screamed in the crib next to them. TMZ also reports that April got involved in the actor's messy divorce to Bitterman and defended Michael telling a judge that he "provided a stable home for his child." TMZ claims she never mentioned the abuse claims to the judge.
