Four Men Arrested, Charged in ‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor’s Death

4 males had been charged within the killing of Common Hospital star Johnny Wactor, Los Angeles County District Lawyer George Gascón introduced Monday.

Wactor was shot and killed whereas strolling to his automotive after a bartending shift on Could 25 in downtown Los Angeles. He was 37. The actor performed Brando Corbin on Common Hospital from 2020 to 2022.

The 4 suspects — 18-year-old Robert Barceleau, 18-year-old Leonel Gutierrez, 18-year-old Sergio Estrada and 22-year-old Frank Olano — had been arrested Thursday. Gascón introduced their fees at present.

Per experiences in Could, Wactor confronted the suspects when he discovered them allegedly making an attempt to steal the catalytic converter from a car.

Barceleau was charged with homicide (in a particular circumstance allegation of killing within the fee of a theft), tried theft and grand theft. If convicted, the cost may include the potential for all times in jail, and he’s at present being held with out bail.

Estrada was additionally charged with homicide — this time with out the allegation circumstance — tried theft and grand theft.

Gutierrez was charged with tried theft and grand theft by embezzlement. Olano was charged with being an adjunct after the actual fact to the killing and receiving stolen property.

All suspects’ fees included allegations that they had been armed with a firearm.

“I need to thank the LAPD for his or her work and partnership all through the investigation and for his or her continued efforts to maintain Angelenos secure and to convey justice to victims of violence,” L.A. mayor Karen Bass stated. “We should proceed to take aggressive motion to make our metropolis safer. Those that commit crimes have to be held absolutely answerable for their actions.”