‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor’s Mom Speaks Out After His Death in Fatal Shooting
Police are sharing insight into the individuals taken into custody in relation to Johnny Wactor’s murder.
Nearly three months after the General Hospital actor was shot in downtown Los Angeles, Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, have been charged with murder, authorities confirmed to NBC News.
The defendants were arrested Aug. 15, along with Leonel Gutierrez, 18, and Frank Olano, 22. Barceleau faces one charge of murder with a special circumstance allegation of killing during an attempted robbery and personal use of a firearm, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón told NBC News in a statement.
He is also charged with attempted robbery and grand theft, and use of a firearm. He could be sentenced to life in prison without parole if convicted, the district attorney’s office added.
Estrada is also additionally charged with attempted robbery and grand theft while in possession of a firearm. With these charges, the DA’s office further noted, he could be facing life in prison.