Scarlett Wactor, the mother of slain actor Johnny Wactor, called on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to address the city's spiraling crime crisis and implement changes to curb violence. Wactor's remarks come after the release of photos of the suspects believed to be connected to her son's murder.
The mother of murdered "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor has demanded action from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over the city's spiraling crime crisis, calling the current atmosphere "pro-criminal."
Mother of Slain "General Hospital" Actor Demands Action from Los Angeles Mayor
Scarlett Wactor spoke to "Fox & Friends" on Thursday, expressing her frustration and grief over her son's tragic death. Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in May after being confronted by three individuals who were stealing his car's catalytic converter.
"I want her [Mayor Bass] to come out and stand up for what's wrong with that city," Wactor told hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones. "It is a pro-criminal atmosphere. They're obviously not afraid."
Mother of Slain "General Hospital" Actor Demands Action from Los Angeles Mayor
Wactor expressed concern that the lack of consequences for criminals and the slow response times from emergency services are contributing to the city's rampant crime problem.
"If you listen to Anita's story, she talked about them laughing and talking as they're walking down the sidewalk. They heard them, but… they didn't take off because they know there's not much that will happen. The threshold for felonies, right under 1,000, and so what can you do?"
Mother of Slain "General Hospital" Actor Demands Action from Los Angeles Mayor
Scarlett Wactor suggested that increased police patrols, a quicker response from 911 operators, and a change in the city's attitude towards crime would help deter criminals and make Los Angeles safer for all.
"Maybe had there been a police car coming around every 3 or 4 minutes, they would at least have been caught, even if his life wouldn't have been saved," she said.
"Maybe 911 not putting the call on hold when they called. I want her [the mayor] to come out and and say you're going to change and change it."
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has released photos of the suspects believed to be connected to Wactor's murder. The suspects are alleged to have fled the scene in a stolen vehicle, which the LAPD has described as a 2018 black, four-door Infiniti Q50 with tan interior.
Johnny Wactor, who appeared on the ABC soap opera from 2020 to 2022, was deeply loved by his family and colleagues. His co-worker, Anita Joy, who held him in his final moments, has also called for justice and action to be taken to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.
The Wactor family and their supporters have expressed hope that Mayor Bass will heed their demands and take concrete steps to address the city's crime crisis. They believe that only by implementing meaningful changes can Los Angeles become a safer place for all who live, work, and visit.
