Bonnie Somerville Robbed, Friend Shot Outside Of Celebrity Bash In Hollywood
Actress Bonnie Somerville and a friend were robbed at gunpoint just outside of a celebrity-filled bash in Hollywood early Saturday morning, a rep for the star confirmed to Access Hollywood.
The former “Friends” guest star (who played Ross’ girlfriend Mona on the show’s eighth season) and a male companion were leaving the T-Mobile G1 launch party at Hollywood’s Siren Studios, when they were accosted. According to her rep, the two were held at gunpoint and Somerville was forced to hand over her purse, while her friend was shot. Somerville’s friend was hospitalized following the incident.
The actress is doing fine following the incident, her rep told Access.
The story was first reported by TMZ, who also noted that while Somerville believed her friend was shot with a BB gun, a valet said he was shot with a .22.
While the Los Angeles Police Department could not disclose the identities of those involved in the incident, a spokesperson could confirm to Access that a white male was shot after an attempted robbery by two black male suspects shortly after 2 AM, at 6002 W. Sunset Blvd. – the location of the party’s valet parking, just a half-block east of the event. The victim was transported to an area hospital, while the suspects fled the scene.
No other crimes were reported in the immediate area, authorities confirmed.
Somerville had been attending the party alongside a host of other celebrities including Christina Milian, Mischa Barton, Brittany Snow, Brea Grant and “90210’s” Ryan Eggold and Adam Gregory.