General Hospital actor, Johnny Wactor, was shot dead at the age of 37 in a tragic burglary incident gone wrong in downtown Los Angeles, as confirmed by his distraught mother. The rising star had reportedly witnessed three men attempting to steal his catalytic converter alongside a colleague early Saturday morning. Wactor's mum, Scarlett, told TMZ that he made no move to confront the alleged culprits, but tragically, they are believed to have shot him before fleeing the scene.
The local emergency services were swiftly alerted and arrived on location just after 3am PT. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Johnny sadly did not survive. Whilst authorities have yet to release a description of the suspects, Scarlett expressed her hope for their swift capture.
For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US . READ MORE: Soap legend Beth Peters dies after short illness as son pays sweet tribute Johnny was shot during an alleged theft attempt ( Image: ABC) She provided a moving tribute to her deceased son, describing him as a "loving young man". His unexpected death has resulted in a "huge hole in the family's heart" she said, reports the Mirror US .
He leaves behind his mother and two younger brothers Lance and Grant. The news of Johnnys untimely passing has left fans heartbroken, with many expressing their condolences on X . One fan described the incident as "Senseless and awful," while another commented: "Just tragic.
RIP, Johnny," and a.