Ernest 'Ernie' Heinz, a character actor best known for his appearance in the iconic HBO series The Sopranos, has been shot and killed in what Arizona police are describing as a targeted attack.
The 61-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a Tucson parking lot on the afternoon of 23rd May. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Targeted Attack in Broad Daylight
Tucson Police Department has confirmed they are investigating the shooting as a targeted incident. In an official statement, they revealed that the suspect, described only as a male, fled the scene in a vehicle and remains at large.
Detectives are actively working to establish a motive for the killing and are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest.
From Screen to Tragic Headlines
Heinz appeared in the fifth season of The Sopranos in 2004, playing a friend of the character James 'Murmur' Zancone. His role, though brief, cemented his place in the legacy of one of television's most celebrated dramas.
Beyond his acting career, Heinz was also a respected businessman in the Tucson community, known for his work in the automotive industry.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the final moments leading up to the tragic shooting of the former actor.
