Long Silence, Alec Baldwin Opens Up And Says He Never Fired A Gun

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JAKARTA - Actor Alec Baldwin insists he never presses the trigger of a gun on the set of the film Rust. In a recent interview with ABC, Baldwin agreed to be asked about a shooting case on set. “I never press the trigger. I didn't pull the trigger at all. I never point a gun at anyone. Never,” said Alec Baldwin on Thursday, December 2.

Previously, he was reluctant to comment publicly because he wanted to focus on the examination. "I can't comment on anything as this is under investigation," he said at the time.

After that he had time to write condolences after Halyna Hutchins, one of the crew who became victims. He explained, Halyna is one of his best friends in making films.

The incident began when Alec Baldwin wanted to use a firearm property for filming purposes. There were three pistols they used and it was confirmed that it was just property.

Assistant director Dave Hall gave producer Alec Baldwin a gun. He believed the gun was safe because there were no bullets.

When Alec Baldwin tried it, the bullet hit Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Hutchins also died while Souza received treatment at the hospital.

"There are no words to express my sadness and shock at the tragic event that took the life of Halyna Hutchins," Baldwin said on Twitter.

“I fully cooperate with the police investigation to address this tragedy. My heart breaks for my husband, their son and everyone who knows and loves Halyna," said Alec Baldwin.