LOS ANGELES – A man who was fatally shot by one of three suspects allegedly trying to steal his vehicle’s catalytic converter on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles has been identified as former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, TMZ reports. 

The incident happened Sunday around 3 a.m. in the area of West Pico Boulevard and South Hope Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 

That’s when Wactor, 37, confronted the three alleged thieves, police said, and was shot. 

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Actor Johnny Wactor is seen in Old City on October 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries. 

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Wactor has appeared in “Westworld,” “The OA,” “NCIS,” “Station 19,” “Criminal Minds,” and “Hollywood Girl, “according to TMZ. He is more widely known for playing Brando Corbin on “General Hospital” from 2020 until 2022. 

Police have not yet released any suspect information.

Catalytic converters are popular among thieves because they are easily stolen and contain precious metals including platinum. California accounts for 37% of catalytic converter theft claims nationwide, with about 1,600 reported stolen each month, the Associated Press reports.

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Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to call the LAPD’s Central Station at 213-486-6606. To remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.