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Alec Baldwin, visibly distressed, was nearby when the incident occurred. In multiple accounts, Baldwin was unaware that the gun was "hot"—a term used in filmmaking to describe a weapon loaded with live ammunition. Baldwin has since expressed shock and sadness, stating that he is cooperating fully with investigators and is devastated by the loss. His statement conveyed a sense of disbelief, emphasizing that he was handed a firearm believed to be safe.