Police released new details Tuesday in the slaying of “General Hospital” actor John Wactor over the weekend.
Based on witness statements, investigators believe Wactor had ended his shift early Saturday as a bartender at a local bar in the 1200 block of Hope Street and walked to his vehicle where he was confronted by three suspects who had raised it with a floor jack,” the Los Angeles Police Department stated in a news release Tuesday.
The suspects were in the process of stealing Wactor’s catalytic converter when “without provocation, the victim was shot by one of the individuals,” police said.
Officers responded to the shooting around 3:30 a.m. and found the 37-year-old actor suffering from a gunshot wound.
Wactor was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The three suspects fled northbound on Hope Street, according to investigators.
They were wearing all-dark clothing and driving a dark-colored sedan.
Anyone with information was asked to call Detectives Gonzales or Martinez at 213-996-4142. Those who wish to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
Wactor appeared as Brando Corbin in 164 episodes of the popular soap opera “General Hospital” between 2020 and 2022. He also appeared in other shows such as “Westworld” and “Criminal Minds.”