The FBI opened an investigation into Alec Baldwin’s on-set incident following the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins. According to the FBI, the gun used was “intact and functional”And so “could not be made to fire without a pull of the trigger,”The forensic report was obtained by ABC News. Many were quick to point fingers at Baldwin for his wrongdoings.
However, New Mexico’s Office of the Medical Investigator has found that — upon completion of the autopsy – the shooting and eventual death of the young cinematographer was an accident. AP News noted August 15 that the newly released report, accompanied by FBI findings regarding the gun used, was made public by Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office — now, it’s up to prosecutors to move forward with, or abandon, any charges.
“New Mexico authorities have found that Alec Baldwin had no authority or knowledge of the allegedly unsafe conditions on the set,” attorney Luke Nikas noted. “He was told by the person in charge of safety on the set that the gun was ‘cold,’ and believed the gun was safe.”
Time will determine whether or not Baldwin — and other involved parties — faces charges.