Actor Johnny Wactor's Killers Remain At Large; LAPD Releases Images

The Los Angeles Police Department released surveillance photos of the suspects still wanted in the fatal shooting of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor on Sunday (August 4), more than two months after his death.

Wactor's death was caused by a gunshot wound to the chest and has been ruled as a homicide, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office officially announced publicly on May 29 via the New York Post . The 37-year-old was walking a co-worker, Anita Joy , back to her vehicle after a late bartending shift when he noticed three thieves at his car at around 3:25 a.m. on May 25 in Los Angeles, his brother, Grant , told the Daily Mail .

Wactor was reportedly backing away and attempting to protect Joy when the men opened fire, Grant told the outlet, citing the Los Angeles Police Department's assessment of the incident. Officers told KTLA that one of the suspects pulled a handgun and shot Wactor "without provocation" before fleeing the scene in a stolen 2018 four-door black Infiniti Q50.

Two of the suspects were seen wearing light-colored hooded sweatshirts while another was wearing a black hoodie in the photos released by the LAPD on Sunday. 'Suspect 1' is described to have a tattoo above his left eye and on his right cheek, however, physical descriptions are otherwise limited.

Wactor is best known for his role as Brando Corbin the ABC soap opera General Hospital , appearing in 164 episodes between 2020 and 2022. The actor also made appearances on the NBC supernatural drama Siberia and made a guest appearance on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds .

“Johnny Wactor was spectacular human being. Not just a talented actor who was committed to his craft but a real moral example to everyone who knew him. Standing for hard work, tenacity and a never give up attitude. In the highs and lows of a challenging profession he always kept his chin up and kept striving for the best he could be,” said David Shaul , a talent agent who represented the actor, in a statement to Variety . “Our time with Johnny was a privilege we would wish on everyone. He would literally give you the shirt off his back. After over a decade together, he will leave a hole in our hearts forever.”