Morning Wire LA’s Crime Epidemic: Johnny Wactor’s Friend Speaks Out | Saturday Extra
Jun 1, 2024
Micah Parker, a close friend of actor Johnny Wactor, shares the heart-wrenching details surrounding Johnny's tragic death while trying to stop a crime in downtown LA. He emphasizes the growing crime crisis and systemic failures in law enforcement, calling for urgent accountability. With personal stories from residents, Micah contrasts their fears with city leadership's claims of safety. He also honors Johnny's selfless sacrifice and advocates for community activism, including a run and march to raise awareness and inspire change in the fight against crime.
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The Incident
- Johnny Wactor encountered masked men trying to steal his catalytic converter after a late bartending shift.
- He questioned them peacefully, but one suspect shot him.
Remembering Johnny
- Micah Parker describes Johnny Wactor as the best man he ever knew, selfless and always willing to help.
- Wactor was the kind of person who would give you his time, heart, and even the shirt off his back.
Soft-on-Crime Policies
- Parker believes soft-on-crime policies embolden criminals, leading to brazen acts like catalytic converter theft.
- He feels the city failed Wactor and its citizens by enabling this environment.