LOS ANGELES – Actor Johnny Wactor, known for his role on “General Hospital,” was tragically shot and killed during a robbery attempt early Saturday morning in downtown Los Angeles. Wactor, 37, and a colleague were at the intersection of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street around 3:30 a.m. when they encountered three masked thieves attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his car.
According to Wactor’s mother, Scarlett, and police reports, the actor approached the thieves without putting up a fight. Nevertheless, one of the suspects shot him before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. TMZ reported that Wactor was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Scarlett Wactor shared further details with NBC, explaining 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 with three co-workers. Two of the co-workers went in a different direction to reach their vehicles, leaving Wactor and one colleague to head towards his car. Seeing the car jacked up, Wactor initially thought it was being towed due to his unfamiliarity with the area. When he attempted to communicate with one of the masked men, he was shot.
The General Hospital team expressed their grief on X (formerly Twitter), stating they were “heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing,” and described him as “truly one of a kind.” They added, “He was a pleasure to work with each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.”
Wactor’s acting career extended beyond General Hospital, with roles in various films and TV series, including “NCIS,” “Station 19,” “Westworld,” and “Call of Duty: Vanguard.“
The tragic loss of Johnny Wactor has left his family, friends, colleagues, and fans in mourning. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities seeking any information that could lead to the capture of the suspects involved in the shooting.
