In a recent testimony, a former Sante Fe Police Department lieutenant, Timoteo Benavidez, revealed crucial information regarding the gun involved in the tragic shooting on the set of the film 'Rust' in 2021. Benavidez testified that when he received the gun at the scene, he took immediate precautions by checking the cylinder to ensure there were no rounds present.
Benavidez stated, 'I opened up the cylinder on this wheel gun and I ran the wheel to make sure there was no rounds in it.' His thorough examination confirmed that the gun was indeed empty, providing valuable insight into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
