LAPD Releases Suspect Photos In Actor Johnny Wactor Murder

Bruce Haring

August 4, 2024 at 2:23 p.m.·1 min read

Frustrated in their attempts to find the suspects in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor, the Los Angeles Police Department has released photos of the alleged killers and vehicle. All are believed to be connected to the May killing of General Hospital actor Wactor.

Wactor, 37, was shot and killed during an attempted catalytic converter theft in the early morning hours of May 25.

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He appeared as Brando Corbin in 164 episodes of General Hospital.

Wactor was leaving his shift as a bartender when he noticed three men who had raised his vehicle with a floor jack in the 1200 block of Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles.

He was shot in the ensuing confrontation. The suspects fled north on Hope Street in a
stolen 2018, black, 4 door, Infiniti Q50 with a tan interior. Photos in the community alert depict three men, two in gray-colored hoodies and one in a black hoodie. The man who pulled the trigger, identified only as “Suspect 1,” has a tattoo above his left eye and on his right cheek.

During business hours contact Central Bureau Homicide Detective Howarth #37636
at (213) 996-4143 & Detective Bobadilla at (213) 996-4173. After hours notify Central Area Watch Commander.

#BREAKING: The Los Angeles Police Department has released photos of the suspects and vehicle connected to the May killing of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. https://t.co/klDDau9CyH
— KTLA (@KTLA) August 4, 2024

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