Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting

LOS ANGELES — Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was shot to death as he interrupted thieves who stole the catalytic converter from his car in Los Angeles, his family said Sunday.

According to Los Angeles Police, the shooting happened around 3 a.m. Saturday when the victim approached three men in downtown LA.

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 saw someone near his car and thought it was being towed. A mask-wearing suspect opened fire, his mother said.

Three suspects drove away, police said. Wactor was rushed to a hospital, where he died.

There were no arrests as of late Sunday.

Wactor’s agent, David Shaul, said the actor “was a true moral example to all who knew him.”

“Through the highs and lows of a challenging profession, he always kept his chin up and continued to strive to be the best he could be,” Shaul said in a statement Sunday. “Our time with Johnny was a privilege that we wish for everyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. After more than ten years together, he will forever leave a hole in our hearts.”

Wactor played Brando Corbin on the ABC soap opera from 2020 to 2022. He also appeared in several films and TV series, including ‘Station 19’, ‘NCIS’, ‘Westworld’ and the video game ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard. ”