Alabama basketball player Brandon Miller has spoken out for the first time since it was revealed earlier this week that he was at the scene of the murder of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris last month in Tuscaloosa.

One of the star freshman’s attorneys, Jim Standridge, released a statement on Wednesday stating his client’s innocence.

“Brandon never touched the gun, was not involved in its exchange to Mr. Davis in any way, and never knew that illegal activity involving the gun would occur,” reads the statement, which was provided to Tuscaloosa Patch.

According to law enforcement testimony at a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Miller was asked to bring his gun to teammate Darius Miles and another man, Michael Lynn Davis, on Jan. 15. Miles and Davis have been charged with capital murder after allegedly opening fire at a car and killing Harris in an area called “The Strip,” near the Alabama campus. When Miller arrived there, Miles told Davis, “The heat is in the hat,” and “There’s one in the head,” referring to the gun having arrived with a round in the chamber, Det. Brandon Culpepper testified, according to AL.com.

Miles admitted providing the gun that was used in the shooting, investigators said, but told them that it was Davis who fired the weapon.

Miller has not faced charges as a result of his contact with Miles and the school announced that he will play in Wednesday night’s game at South Carolina.

“UA Athletics continues to cooperate fully with law enforcement in the on-going investigation of this tragic situation,” Alabama said in a statement. “Based on all the information we have received, Brandon Miller is not considered a suspect in this case, only a cooperative witness. Today’s statement from Brandon’s lawyer adds additional context that the University has considered as part of its review of the facts. Based on all of the facts we have gathered, Brandon remains an active member of our team.”

Miller’s attorney in the statement said that Miles asked Miller for a ride to the area to go to a nightclub following the Crimson Tide’s win over in LSU on Jan. 14 and that Miles brought his “legal handgun” and left it in the back seat of Miller’s vehicle. Standridge also said Miller never saw or handled the gun, adding that it was “concealed” under some clothing in the back seat.

While Miles went to a nightclub, Miller went to a restaurant, the statement said. Around midnight, Miles then asked Miller for a ride to meet friends, according to the statement. Before Miller arrived, according to the statement, Miles and a companion of Harris “apparently exchanged words,” unbeknownst to Miller.

“Brandon subsequently arrived at the scene to pick up Mr. Miles,” the statement read. “Brandon never got out of his vehicle or interacted with anyone in Ms. Harris’ party. He was never involved in a verbal altercation with Cedric Johnson or Mr. Davis.”

Standridge added that all of the events described in the statement were captured on video and there is “no dispute” about Miller’s activities that night.

“Brandon does not own a firearm and has never even handled a firearm,” the statement said. “Moreover, he had no knowledge of any intent to use any weapon.

“Gunfire erupted shortly after the jeep arrived and Brandon’s vehicle was struck by bullets fired from one of the guns. Brandon quickly left the area when gunfire erupted. As soon as he was notified that someone had been injured and the police wished to speak with him, he has fully cooperated with law enforcement’s investigation.”

According to the statement, Miller has given several interviews with law enforcement, has volunteered to have his phone contents extracted, as well as the contents of his vehicle.

“It’s sad,” Alabama coach Nate Oats said of Miller’s alleged involvement. “We knew about that — can’t control everything anybody does outside of practice. Nobody knew that was going to happen. College kids are out, Brandon hasn’t been in any type of trouble or is in any type of trouble in this case. Wrong spot at the wrong time.” 

Oats, who did not know of Miles’ request of Miller at the time, later called his initial remarks “unfortunate” and said his statements “came across poorly.”

Miles was since been dismissed from Alabama and his lawyer and those of Davis are claiming self-defense and are asking to be released on bond.