Actor Michael Jace Arrested for Murder

Michael Jace was acccused of killing his wife multiple times about 8:30 p.m. Monday, about 10 to 15 minutes after picking up the couple’s sons from baseball practice.Los Angeles police released a statement stating that the shooting “is believed to be domestic violence.” Neighbors also reported that they heard the couple arguing just before Jace shot his wife dead, KNBC-TV reported.

Michael Jace was at  the doorway when police arrived and was ultimately arrested about 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, police said. His wife’s body was found in a hallway inside the home. The actor did not have a gun when police arrived, Det. Sal LaBarbera told The Times. April Jace’s colleagues were shocked and the family’s neighbors, many of whom said they had never heard the couple fight.

“The Biola family will stand with this precious family and the employees who are grieving today, and my prayer is that the God of all comfort will be our refuge and peace,” Corey said in his statement.

There was also no history of domestic incident reports prior to Monday’s shooting, LaBarbera said.Police say the couple’s two sons, both under 10, were home at the time of the shooting.

LaBarbera told KTLA-TV the children were not physically hurt, “but obviously their emotions are running high.”

“At the very least, they heard the shooting,” he told The Times.

In addition to the two sons she had with Michael Jace, April had an older son from a previous relationship. She attended Hawthorne High School and went on to graduate from Cal State Fullerton.

Over the years, she remained active in the track community and competed in masters races as a highly ranked sprinter. She was described by colleagues as radiant and well-liked.
“April’s radiant personality brought great energy to the Financial Aid Office,” Geoff Marsh, senior director of financial aid at Biola, said in a statement. “Her love for helping students and families and her great work ethic earned the respect and love of her co-workers. Her smiling face and helpful spirit will be missed by all.”

A bankruptcy document shows she worked at L.A. Unified as a teacher prior to her job at the Christian college.

Michael Jace was being held Tuesday in lieu of $1 million bail.