General Hospital Star Johnny Wactor Shot and Killed in Alleged Robbery – Details

It's a sad day for General Hospital community.

Johnny Wactor, known for his memorable character Brando on the hit soap opera, has been tragically killed. The actor's mother Scarlett told TMZ on Sunday that he was violently shot and killed in downtown Los Angeles early Saturday morning around 3 a.m. after he and a co-worker noticed three men moving suspiciously with his car. Although law enforcement has not specifically named Johnny in any official statement, the incident matches the description in a police report in which three suspects allegedly attempted to steal a victim's catalytic converter, according to the organization of information.

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Scarlett told the outlet that her son did not attempt to stop the alleged suspects or fight them, but they nonetheless shot him before taking off. He was only 37 years old.

So horrible.

Paramedics arrived shortly after and transported the TV star to a nearby hospital where he eventually died. THE Los Angeles Police Department has not released any information regarding the suspected shooters, but Scarlett said TMZ she hopes they will be found soon.

Our thoughts are with Johnny's loved ones during this truly tragic time. Rest in peace.

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