General Hospital Star Shot and Killed

Johnny Wactor, best known for his role as Brando Corbin on General Hospital, has died. He was 37 years old.  According to reports, the actor was shot and killed early Saturday morning during a suspected catalytic converter theft in downtown Los Angeles.

TMZ was first to report the news after talking with his mother, Scarlett.

She told the outlet that her son and several friends noticed a group of men messing with his car, and when they investigated, the unidentified individuals shot him. Scarlett claims her son did not attempt to fight or stop the men, but they shot him anyway.

The retelling of events matches the description of an incident shared by the Los Angeles Police Department. Cops told local news outlets that a man — who is not named — was shot around 3 a.m. near Pico Boulevard and Hope Street. He was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.