Retired Lt. Testifies In Court About Chaotic Crime Scene

Actor Alec Baldwin in New York

Retired Lt. Timoteo Benavidez is currently under questioning by prosecutor Erlinda Johnson, with jurors being shown footage from his body camera. The video captures Benavidez's journey to the scene, where he expresses the need for responding deputies to secure the perimeter and all crew members.

Benavidez orders responding deputies to secure the perimeter and crew members.

Prosecutor questioning Lt. Benavidez about footage from his body camera.

Arriving at the scene, Benavidez finds around 200 people scattered.

Upon arrival, Benavidez describes the scene as one of the largest he has encountered, with people scattered everywhere. He estimates that around 200 individuals were present at the location. As he enters the church, the footage reveals two victims lying on the ground, prompting Benavidez to immediately order the church to be secured and for photos to be taken to document the crime scene.