Johnny Wactor, known for his role on "General Hospital," was killed in downtown Los Angeles early Saturday, according to a law enforcement source. (Willy Sanjuan / Invision/Associated Press)
"General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot early Saturday when he came upon three men trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of the case.
The incident occurred around 3:25 a.m. when the owner of a vehicle encountered three people near Pico Boulevard and Hope Street attempting to steal the car part, said Officer Jader Chaves, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department. The man was shot by one of the thieves before all three fled in a vehicle, said Chaves. The officer did not identify the shooting victim but said he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A source on Sunday confirmed to The Times that the victim was Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on "General Hospital" from 2020 to 2022. He also had roles on other shows, including "Westworld," "Criminal Minds" and "Station 19."
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