Former 'General Hospital' Actor Johnny Wactor Fatally Shot During Catalytic Converter Theft Attempt

Los Angeles, California United States of America
Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles on May 26, 2024.
One of the suspects opened fire, striking Wactor. He later died at a local hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating the shooting as a catalytic converter theft gone wrong. No arrests have been made at this time.
Wactor was leaving work early Saturday morning when he encountered three men attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his vehicle.
Former 'General Hospital' Actor Johnny Wactor Fatally Shot During Catalytic Converter Theft Attempt

Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles on May 26, 2024. According to multiple sources, including CNN and ABC7.com, Wactor was leaving work early Saturday morning when he encountered three men attempting to steal a catalytic converter from his vehicle at a rooftop bar located on West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street. When Wactor approached the suspects, one of them opened fire, striking him. The actor was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Wactor's agent, David Shaul, described him as a 'spectacular human being' who was committed to his craft and an inspiration to those around him. He appeared in over 160 episodes of 'General Hospital' as Brando Corbin from 2020 to 2022. Wactor also had roles in other TV shows and films, including 'Criminal Minds,' 'Westworld,' and the video game 'Call of Duty: Vanguard.'

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating the shooting as a catalytic converter theft gone wrong. No arrests have been made at this time.

Wactor's death has left the 'General Hospital' family and fans heartbroken. The show issued a statement expressing their condolences, saying, 'The entire General Hospital family is heartbroken to hear of Johnny Wactor’s untimely passing. He was truly one of a kind and a pleasure to work with each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones during this difficult time.'

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of personal safety, especially in urban areas where catalytic converter thefts are common.


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Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed in downtown Los Angeles shooting

ABC7 News (KABC-TV / ABC7 Los Angeles) Sunday, 26 May 2024 22:48
  • Unique Points
    • Johnny Wactor was shot and killed during an attempted catalytic converter theft from his vehicle.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Three men were attempting to steal a catalytic converter from Wactor's car when he approached them[
    • The shooting occurred around 3:25 a.m.
    • Wactor was shot by one of the thieves
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot in Los Angeles

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Cindy Von Monday, 27 May 2024 01:50
  • Unique Points
    • Wactor was shot as he left work early Saturday morning.
    • The shooting occurred around 3:25 a.m. PT.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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'General Hospital's' Johnny Wactor killed in catalytic converter heist; family, friends 'heartbroken'

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Richard Winton, Monday, 27 May 2024 03:12
  • Unique Points
    • Johnny Wactor was shot by one of the thieves and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Three men were attempting to steal a catalytic converter from Wactor's car when he approached them[
    • Wactor was shot by one of the thieves and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
    • The incident occurred around 3:25 a.m.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

'General Hospital' Actor Johnny Wactor Dead at 37: 'A Spectacular Human Being'

People Magazine Monday, 27 May 2024 03:13
  • Unique Points
    • Actor Johnny Wactor died at the age of 37 on May 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
    • He was best known for his role as Brando Corbin on General Hospital.
  • Accuracy
    • Actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles on May 26, 2024 around 3 a.m.
    • Wactor was best known for his role as Brando Corbin on General Hospital.
    • He was shot and killed during an attempted catalytic converter theft from his vehicle.
    • His mother confirmed his death to TMZ.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication