Los Angeles — Johnny Wactor, a former “General Hospital” actor, was shot and died when he interrupted criminals stealing his car’s catalytic converter in Los Angeles, his family claimed Sunday.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the shooting took place around 3 a.m. Saturday when the victim approached three men in downtown LA.
Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Killed In Downtown Los Angeles Shooting
His mother, Scarlett Wactor, told ABC 7 that her 37-year-old son had left work at a rooftop bar with a coworker when he noticed someone approaching his car and assumed it was being towed. A suspect wearing a mask opened fire, according to his mother.
Police claimed three individuals drove away from the area. Wactor was brought to the hospital and died.
There were no arrests as of late Sunday.
Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Killed In Downtown Los Angeles Shooting
Wactor’s agent, David Shaul, described the actor as “a real moral example to everyone who knew him.”
“In the highs and lows of a demanding profession, he always kept his head up and strived to be the best he could be,” Shaul said in a statement Sunday. “Our time with Johnny was a privilege that we would wish for everyone. He would practically hand you the shirt off his back. After more than a decade together, he will leave an indelible mark on our hearts.
Former ‘General Hospital’ Actor Johnny Wactor Killed In Downtown Los Angeles Shooting
Wactor played Brando Corbin in the ABC soap drama from 2020 to 2022. He has also appeared in several movies and television shows, including Station 19, NCIS, Westworld, and the video game Call of Duty: Vanguard.
SOURCE – (AP)
