Four men were in relation to the on Thursday. police reportedly identified them as Robert Barceleau, Leonel Gutierrez, Sergio Estrada, and Frank Olano. The first three individuals are 18-years-old and Olano is 22-years-old.
Barceleau, Gutierrez and Estrada were booked in on murder charges, according to . However, Olano was only indicated as an accessory to the actor's murder. Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement: "I want to thank LAPD for their partnership and hard work on this case and for their continued efforts to keep Angelenos safe and to bring justice to victims of violence.
Now, we must ensure that those who are responsible for this brazen and heinous act are held fully accountable." Johnny is best known for his role as Brando Corbin in General Hospital and was tragically shot and killed at the age of 37. He was reportedly with a co-worker when they witnessed three men attempting to steal his catalytic converter.
His mother revealed that Johnny did not attempt to intervene with the thieves. However, it is reported that they shot him before fleeing the scene. Despite paramedics' best efforts, Johnny was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In a touching tribute to her son, Scarlett described Johnny as a "loving young man" whose death has left a "huge hole in the family's heart". He leaves behind his mother and younger brothers, Lance and Grant. The recent arrests come after the late actor's family put .
At a news conference before Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, August 13.