Involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins have been dismissed, according to his attorneys.

Special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis confirmed in a statement to ET that the charges had been temporarily dropped. They said that "new facts were revealed" that required more forensic analysis before the case could proceed, citing the need for more time as the only reason behind the dismissal.

"Over the last few days and in preparation for the May 3, 2023, preliminary hearing, new facts were revealed that demand further investigation and forensic analysis in the case against Alexander 'Alec' Rae Baldwin, III," the statement reads. "Consequently, we cannot proceed under the current time constraints and on the facts and evidence turned over by law enforcement in its existing form. We therefore will be dismissing the involuntary manslaughter charges against Mr. Baldwin to conduct further investigation."

They also confirmed that charges against the armorer on the film's set, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, "remain unchanged." The statement reiterated that the dismissal does not equate a not-guilty verdict for Baldwin, and that charges may be filed in the future. However, they did not confirm whether or not they intend to file charges against Baldwin in the future.

"This decision does not absolve Mr. Baldwin of criminal culpability and charges may be refiled. Our follow-up investigation will remain active and on-going," they continued.

Baldwin's attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro, said that they are "pleased with the decision" and "encourage a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of this tragic accident." In an Instagram post following the announcement, Baldwin wrote in an Instagram post that he "owes everything" to his lawyers, and to his wife, Hilaria Baldwin.

"I owe everything I have to this woman," he wrote. "(and to you, Luke)."