Actor Eddie Hassell fatally shot in Grand Prairie
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Police are investigating the fatal shooting of actor Eddie Hassell in North Texas early Sunday morning.
The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. in the 3000 block of West Bardin Road, which is near Highway 360 on the south side of Grand Prairie.
TMZ reports Hassell was outside his girlfriend’s apartment at the time.
Officers found the 30-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Grand Prairie police have not given a motive for the killing. They have only said a car was taken from the scene and later recovered.
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 13: Actor Eddie Hassell arrives at the screening of Open Road Films and Five Star Feature Films' "Jobs" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Hassell was born in Corsicana and he had been landing acting roles since he was a teenager.
He was best known for his role in NBC’s sci-fi series “Surface,” as well as appearing in “Devious Maids” on the Lifetime Channel and in the Oscar-nominated film “The Kids Are Alright.”
No arrests have been made in the case.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information. Tips can be submitted anonymously on the Grand Prairie Police Department’s website or by calling 972-988-8477.