I’m not a lawyer, but if two people were out hunting with their AR-15s, and this same thing happened, would not the shooter be charged with at least 3rd degree murder?
The state would say: “you are holding and operating the gun, you are 100% responsible for its safety.”
So can we assume Alec Baldwin will be charged?
Accidents are typically charged,i.e. I accidently hit the person who walked in front of my car after I had a few bears - Go directly to jail.