Michael Jace has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, April Jace, in a Los Angeles court.
Michael Jace’s bail was set at $2 million and he was ordered to stay away from his two children if he is released.
Prosecutors say he shot April Jace, 40, multiple times at their family home on May 19, while the couple’s young children were present.
Michael Jace has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, April Jace, in a Los Angeles court
Michael Jace, 51, called 911 to report the shooting, according to police, and was at the house when they arrived.
He played Detective Julien Lowe in FX series The Shield.
On Wednesday, his lawyer, Jason Sias, said his client might seek a reduction of his bail at a future hearing. He is due in court next on August 1st.
Jason Sias said the actor would not contest the order keeping him away from his children.
“Mr. Jace is just concerned about his children,” he said after the hearing.
April Jace worked at Biola University and had three sons, including two boys under the age of 10 with Michael Jace. They were unharmed and are now living with relatives.
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Michael Jace has been charged with murder after his wife, April Jace, was shot and killed at their home in Los Angeles.
Actor Michael Jace, 51, played a police officer in FX drama The Shield.
He could face between 50 years and life in state prison if convicted.
Michael Jace has been charged with murder after his wife, April Jace, was shot and killed at their home in Los Angeles (photo Facebook/April Jace)
Police said Michael Jace shot April Jace, 40, multiple times on Monday. He was at the house when officers arrived.
The couple’s two young sons were at home at the time of the killing.
They are now with relatives, police have said.
Michael Jace is being held in lieu of $2 million bail and is set to appear in court on Thursday for the first time.
Earlier this week, Officer Chris No said police arrived athe couple’s home on Monday evening after a report of shots being fired.
According to TMZ, Michael Jace called police himself to report the shooting.
In March 2011, Michael Jace filed for bankruptcy protection, with debts of between $500,000 and $1 million.
Much of the debt appeared to relate to his home as well as more than $22,000 owed in state and federal income taxes.
In documents submitted at the time, April Jace was listed as a public school teacher with more than 10 years’ experience.
In a statement listing his possessions, Michael Jace marked down that he didn’t own any firearms.
There are no records of any criminal cases involving the actor in Los Angeles.
Michael and April Jace were married for nine years while Jace has another child from a previous relationship.
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The Shield star Michael Jace has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his wife April Jace was found shot dead at their home in Los Angeles.
Officer Chris No says police arrived at the couple’s home on Monday evening after a report of shots being fired.
Officials say April Jace, 40, was found dead inside.
Michael Jace has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his wife April Jace was found shot dead at their home in Los Angeles (photo Getty Images)
Michael Jace, 51, was then taken into custody and booked on suspicion of homicide.
He is being held on $1 million bail.
Lt. John Jenal from the Los Angeles Police Department said two children were at the single-family home at the time of the shooting.
They were in protective custody on Tuesday morning, he told LA’s City News Service.
Michael Jace called police himself to report the shooting, TMZ reported.
The actor played Detective Julien Lowe in FX drama The Shield and was a police officer in Southland.
He also had parts in Forrest Gump, State of Play, Boogie Nights and Planet of the Apes.
Michael and April Jace were married for nine years while he has another child from a previous relationship.
Michael Jace was previously married to Jennifer Bitterman but they divorced in 2002.
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