Actor Johnny Wactor, best known for his role in General Hospital, was tragically shot and killed early Saturday morning in Los Angeles. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 am when the 37-year-old actor and a colleague encountered three masked thieves attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his car at the intersection of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street in downtown LA.
According to reports from Mr. Wactor’s mother and the police, the actor approached the thieves without showing any aggression. Despite his non-confrontational approach, one of the suspects shot him before fleeing the scene in a vehicle, TMZ reported.
Mr. Wactor was rushed to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, according to a police source.
Mr. Wactor’s mother, Scarlett, provided additional details about the incident to NBC. She explained that her son had been bartending at a nearby rooftop venue. After assisting with a “deep clean” following the last call, he walked to his car, accompanied by three co-workers. Two of the co-workers headed in a different direction to reach their vehicles, leaving Mr. Wactor with one colleague.
Upon reaching his car, which had been jacked up, Mr. Wactor initially assumed it was being towed because he had parked on the street in an unfamiliar area, anticipating a late night at work. Scarlett Wactor shared that her son attempted to speak with one of the masked men. As he approached them, the suspect shot him before fleeing in a waiting vehicle. Johnny Wactor
Johnny Wactor was well known for his role as Brando Corbin in General Hospital.
The General Hospital team released a statement on X, expressing their sorrow: “We are heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing. He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”
In addition to his role in General Hospital, Mr. Wactor appeared in various films and TV series, including NCIS, Station 19, Westworld, and Call of Duty: Vanguard. Johnny Wactor
