Four men were charged in connection with the death of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor.
Wactor, 37, was fatally shot on May 25 in Los Angeles.
According to ABC News, Robert Barceleau, 18, was charged with one count of murder with special circumstances and personal use of a firearm, one count of attempted robbery with personal use of a firearm, and one count of grand theft with an allegation of principal armed with a firearm, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a newspaper conference Monday.
Gascón alleged Barceleau shot Wactor one time in his chest.
Sergio Estrada, 18, was charged with one count of murder “with an allegation of principal armed with a firearm;” one count of attempted robbery “with an allegation of principal armed with a firearm;” and one count of grand theft “with an allegation of principal armed with a firearm,” Gascón said.
Leonel Gutierrez, 18, was charged with attempted robbery and grand theft with an allegation of a principal armed with a firearm.
Frank Olano, 22, was charged with three counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, as well as receiving stolen property and being an accessory to murder.
If convicted, Barceleau faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Estrada faces a maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole. Olano faces five years and eight months in prison. Gutierrez faces four years and eight months in prison if convicted, per the outlet.
Barceleau is being held without bail; Estrada is being held on $2,070,000 bail; Olano is being held on $1,080,000 bail; and Gutierrez on $120,000 bail.
All four will be arraigned on Aug. 29.
Gascón said he was “committed to seeking justice for Mr. Wactor and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.”
“The loss of this talented young actor, who was in the prime of his life and had so much to offer the world, is deeply felt by all of us,” Gascón said. “Mr. Wactor’s work and presence touched the lives of many, and our hearts go out to his family, friends and the entire community who mourn this devastating loss.”
