Suspect pleads guilty in connection with death of ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

One of the four suspects charged in connection to the shooting death of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor has pleaded guilty, a spokesperson for Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s office told ABC News. Leonel Gutierrez, 18, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of attempted robbery and grand theft. Ahead of sentencing, the court will hear victim impact statements, the district attorney’s office said. Wactor, 37, was fatally shot “without provocation” in the early morning hours of May 25, after he ended his shift at a bar and was walking to his car, according to police. Actor Johnny Wactor is seen in Old City on Oct. 29, 2023 in Philadelphia. Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images via Getty Images, FILE Just before he was shot, Wactor had been with a female co-worker, and he immediately stepped in front of her to try to protect her, according to his family and friends. “They had a mask on and they pulled out a gun,” Wactor’s friend, Colin Flynn, previously told ABC News. Gutierrez, along with three other suspects, were charged in August in connection to Wactor’s death. At a news conference where the charges were announced, 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.” All four suspects have “very lengthy criminal records” and were allegedly affiliated with a gang, Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Ryan Rabbett said at the press conference. – This Summarize was created by Neural News AI (V1). Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-pleads-guilty-connection-death-general-hospital-actor/story?id=113622549