In Los Angeles, a young Hollywood actors life has been
cut short.
37 year old Johnny Wachter was fatally shot early Saturday
morning.
Authorities say he was killed after approaching three men who
were attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his car.
Real slow, but nothing I can't handle.
Wachter was best known for his role as Brando Corbin
on General Hospital,
appearing in 164 episodes of the popular daytime soap.
Wachter's mother, Scarlett saying he was chasing his dreams.
Live life to the fullest.
He was a light in a dark room and he
will be very missed.
Scarlett Wachter telling NBC that her son was leaving his
other job at a bar later than usual when he
approached his car with a coworker,
wondering if he was being towed.
His mother added that when a man with a mask
looked up,
Wachter stepped in front of his coworker and was then
shot.
Wacker's death comes amid a crime search in major cities.
In New York, actor Steve Buscemi was violently attacked just
last month.
While at the same time women in the city were
being attacked.
I was literally just walking and a man came up
and punched me in the face.
Now in Los Angeles, Johnny Wacker's colleagues paying tribute after
the shocking crime General Hospital posting.
He was truly one-of-a-kind. His TV wife writing.
My heart is so utterly broken.
Johnny was the absolute best man.
And his manager telling NBC he pursued his dreams and
achieved them all the while.
Remaining a good human being,
caring for others now. Actors,
family, looking for answers. I hope that they will catch.
Whoever did it, I hope that there will be some
kind of justice for Johnny.
Let's talk about that, that justice for a second.
Morgan, what is the latest on the investigation?
Do officials have any potential suspects?
Right. Yeah, Craig. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
And police say those 3 male suspects fled in a
vehicle in an unknown direction.
Authorities have not made any arrests in this case and
are currently looking for any information from the public who
may help track down who's behind this.
Craig Morgan, Chesky Force there in Los Angeles.
Morgan, thank you.