Wactor was reportedly with a female coworker at the time of the incident and tried to protect her from harm. According to Grant, Wactor attempted to shield his colleague from the apparent assailants.

And that’s when they shot him,” Grant said. After Barceleau and Estrada were charged with murder in August 2024, Wactor’s mother released a statement shared with Us Weekly. Please enter a name.

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