Medical investigators have ruled that the fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin last year was an accident.
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00:00Following an autopsy and a review of law enforcement reports, the fatal on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin was ruled an accident.
00:07According to New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator, Baldwin had no knowledge of the unsafe conditions and was told by the set's safety coordinator that the gun was unloaded.
00:16The incident took place last October while rehearsing a scene for the upcoming Western movie, Rust.
00:21Baldwin was practicing how to draw a revolver and pointed at the camera when the gun went off.
00:25The bullet struck and killed cinematographer Helena Hutchins and injured the director, Joel Souza.
00:30Prosecutors have not determined if any charges will be filed in the case.
00:34Baldwin's legal team has asserted that it was, quote, a tragic accident and that he should not face criminal charges.
00:39In an interview last year, Baldwin denied claims that he pulled the trigger.
00:43She was someone who was loved by everyone who worked with and liked by everyone who worked with and admired.