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Johnny Wactor murder: LAPD releases chilling photos of General Hospital star's alleged killers who are still absconding

The Los Angeles Police Department has released eerie surveillance photos of ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor’s alleged killers, and their getaway vehicle.

Aug 05, 2024 06:55 pm IST
By Sumanti Sen
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The Los Angeles Police Department has released eerie surveillance photos of ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor’s alleged killers, and their getaway vehicle. The suspects are still on the loose.

LAPD releases chilling images of General Hospital star Johnny Wactor’s alleged killers (@LAPDPIO/X, Scott Kirkland/ABC via AP)

The 37-year-old was shot dead in downtown Los Angeles while he was walking back to his car after a late-night shift as a bartender. The armed robbers who killed him were trying to steal his catalytic converter from his car.

One of the suspects shot Wactor, and the crime was committed “without provocation,” police told KTLA. The suspects then fled in a 2018 four-door black Infiniti Q50 with a tan-coloured interior, which they had stolen.

The LAPD has now released surveillance images which show two of the suspects in light-coloured hooded sweatshirts, and one man in a black hoodie. The post, shared on X, mentions that ‘Suspect 1’ has a tattoo above his left eye and on his right cheek. No other physical descriptions of the suspects have been provided.

Wactor was killed while he and a female co-worker were walking to their cars. Wactor’s brother, Grant, also previously said that he was killed without any provocation.

“He did not confront them,” Grant said. “He did not try to stop them. He was just trying to diffuse the situation by stepping back.” Grant also said that the suspects “weren't expecting anybody to walk up on them, so they got scared. And there's nothing more dangerous than a coward with a gun in his hand.”

The LAPD is seeking the public's help in fimding the killers. They have urged anybody with information to call the department’s Central Bureau Homicide division, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen

Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.

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