General Hospital star Johnny Wactor was shot to death in downtown Los Angeles

last weekend upon finding masked criminals attempting to steal his catalytic converter. The shocking

incident has shined a glaring spotlight on the crime epidemic plaguing the

city and has prompted Johnny's loved ones to speak out about the tragic side

effects of soft on crime policies.

In this episode we talk with Johnny's close friend and fellow actor Micah Parker

about what took place that night in downtown LA and what city officials must do to prevent

future tragedies like it. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley. It's Saturday June 1st and this is an

extra edition of Morning Wire.

At around 3 a.m. in the morning on Saturday, May 25th, Johnny Wactor and actor best known for his role as Brando Corbin and General Hospital

was leaving a late bartending shift in downtown Los Angeles with his co-worker Anita Joy

when the two came across men wearing masks attempting to steal the

catalytic converter from Johnny's vehicle. When Johnny peacefully

questioned what the men were doing, one of the suspects fatally shot

Johnny in the chest.

Joining us now to discuss the tragedy is Johnny's friend and fellow actor Micah Parker.

Micah, thank you so much for talking with us.

Oh, absolutely, John. Thank you so much for just shedding some light on this story.

Yeah, it's horrific and I'm sure you're much more upset than us but it's really upsetting.

Yes.

First, what would you like us to know about your friend Johnny?

Johnny Wachter was truly, he was the best man I've probably ever known and probably will ever know. He's everything that's

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