General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor shot dead in suspected theft

General Hospital Star Johnny Wactor was shot dead during a suspected theft, according to Los Angeles police.

The actor was just 37 years old.

Wactor was presumably shot while trying to stop a group of three men from stealing the catalytic converter from his car.

The LAPD confirmed that the shooting occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday morning (May 25) near the intersection of Hope Street and Pico Boulevard.

Wactor’s talent agent David Shaul confirmed the tragic news in a statement to Variety.

Johnny Wactor has tragically passed away. (Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

He said: “Johnny Wactor was a spectacular human being. Not only a talented actor who was dedicated to his craft, but also a true moral role model for all who knew him.”

“He represents hard work, persistence and a never-give-up attitude. Through the ups and downs of a demanding profession, he always kept his head up and continued to strive to be the best he could be.

“Our time with Johnny was a privilege we would wish on anyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. After more than a decade together, he will forever leave a hole in our hearts.”

Early Saturday morning around 3 a.m., one of the suspects is said to have shot Wactor, after which the trio entered the crime scene.

The police were called to the scene at around 3:15 a.m. and paramedics took the victim to the hospital shortly afterwards.

Wactor was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Johnny’s mother Scarlett told NBC4: “I just don’t understand the senseless cowardice this person has done.”

Local authorities initially did not provide any descriptions of the suspects.

The actor was only 37. (Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images)

This theft of catalytic converters is particularly common in the USA, as the metals they contain can be sold very easily there.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call LAPD dispatch at 213-486-6606.

Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Wactor portrayed Brando in the popular ABC soap General Hospital from 2020 to 2022.

He appeared in over 160 episodes, playing the son of Gladys Corbin (Bonnie Borroughs), who was married to drug addict Sasha Corbin, played by Sofia Mattsson.

He also played in Westworld, The OA, Station 19 And NCIS – The Movie.

In addition, Wactor worked on a number of short films, including The grass is never greener, GoldenBox, the scammer And A most suitable candidate.

The actor leaves behind his mother Scarlett and his brothers Lance and Grant.

Photo credit: Michael Tullberg/Getty Images / Scott Kirkland/ABC via Getty Images

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