General Hospital actor shot while attempting robbery

Johnny Wactor

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Johnny Wactor, actor Public HospitalHe was shot and killed during an attempted robbery of a catalytic converter in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday morning, his family said. ABC7. He was 37 years old.

The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded to the area of ​​Pico Boulevard and Hope Street around 3:25 a.m. Saturday. At the scene of the accident, they found a young man with a gunshot wound ABC7 He was later identified as Wactor.

According to authorities, Wactor was shot after confronting three men who were allegedly trying to steal the catalytic converter from the car. He was later transported to a local hospital where he died.

Police said the suspects fled the scene in a car and were not arrested. The investigation is ongoing.

Wactor’s actress, Sarabeth Schedeen, shared in a statement to Hollywood Reporter“Johnny Wactor was an extraordinary actor and friend. The light of today’s world has dimmed. Among his many enviable talents were unparalleled generosity, dedication, discipline, compassion and perseverance.”

“Plus, he was an athletic athlete,” she continued. “He pushed himself as hard physically as he did personally and professionally. In the rollercoaster of the industry and our many years together, he rode the ups and downs of life with optimism and grace. Johnny championed moral greatness in all areas. He is a tremendous loss to everyone who worked with him and knew him.”

Wactor played Brando Corbin Public Hospital From 2020 to 2022. He appeared in 164 episodes of the ABC soap opera.

Wactor was born on August 31, 1986 in Charleston, South Carolina, and made his television debut in the drama series. Army wives in 2007. He played various guest roles during a few episodes until 2009.

Then in 2013, he portrayed Johnny in the supernatural drama SiberiaWhich lasted for one season.

Among Wactor’s dozens of other television acting credits were The west, Hollywood girl, Suitable age, the passenger, Barbie Rehab, Organic Agriculture, Station 19, Agent X, amazing, Animal kingdom, Training day, Criminal Minds, Servers are struggling And NCIS.

Over the years, the actor has also appeared in numerous television films and short films, including… with disappointment, The Groom’s Sisters, The Bridge Cases, The Trace, The Grass Is Never Greener, The Con Artist, We will not forget, Golden box, Interrogation, Most suitable applicant And Anything for you, Abby.