A judge ruled Monday that the man accused of killing actor James Handy is not mentally competent to face criminal proceedings, putting the murder case on hold as he undergoes further evaluation and treatment.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi determined that Michael Gledhill, 44, does not currently understand the charges against him and cannot properly assist his attorney in building a defense.

Handy, 81, whose decades-long acting career included roles in “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick,” was found unconscious outside a home on June 3 with a stab wound to his chest, according to police and prosecutors. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities say Gledhill was arrested after allegedly telling officers he was the person they were searching for. Police said the investigation began after a 911 caller reported a statement from the suspect claiming, “I am the son of man, I just killed the man of sin.”

Gledhill has not entered a plea and has not formally appeared in court on the murder charge. During a scheduled arraignment, proceedings were suspended and the case was referred for a mental health evaluation.

After psychiatric assessments, the court determined Gledhill was not competent to proceed. Cavalluzzi also ruled that he could not make appropriate decisions regarding medication and authorized involuntary medication for up to one year based on a psychiatrist’s recommendation.

The judge ordered Gledhill to return to court on July 14 for a hearing on his long-term placement. If he is later found competent, the criminal case could move forward.

Attorneys for both sides did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Friends of Handy told The Associated Press that Gledhill was the son of Handy’s partner and had lived in a converted garage at her home. Handy maintained his own residence but spent significant time there, according to longtime friend and fellow actor Brian Delate, who said Handy had previously mentioned concerns about Gledhill’s mental health.

Handy was a familiar face in Hollywood for decades, appearing in numerous films and television shows. He was remembered for playing an exterminator in the 1995 hit “Jumanji” and for his role as bartender Jimmy in “Top Gun: Maverick.” His television credits also included appearances on “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “The Closer” and “Cold Case.”