Dozens of people gathered at North Hollywood Park Saturday for a march called “A Mile For Johnny,” which was meant to draw attention to the ongoing search for the suspects in the murder of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor.
Wactor was fatally shot last month as he was leaving his bartending shift in downtown Los Angeles. LAPD investigators said three men were trying to steal his catalytic converter when Wactor approached them.
Three suspects fled in a vehicle and Wactor died at a local hospital shortly after.
“Going through that together, I’m grateful that I was there for him and he was not alone,” said Anita Joy. “That’s been the only peaceful thing for his mom and I when we walk.”
“I was a fan of his,” said Zeke Hindle. “It’s just so very sad. He wasn’t trying to be a hero, but he was a hero trying to save a life of his friend … just very sad story … hits people in their core.”