Los Angeles prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing actor Johnny Wactor during a catalytic converter theft last year, the LA County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to NBC Los Angeles Monday.

The accused shooter, 18-year-old Robert Isaiah Barceleau of Huntington Park, was charged with murder and the special circumstance allegation of murder in August following the "General Hospital" actor's May 25 killing.

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Barceleau, who pleaded not guilty, could face life in prison without the possibility of parole if he is convicted.

The killing of the 37-year-old actor also raised the question whether the DA’s office will seek the death penalty after District Attorney Nathan Hochman

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