Alec Baldwin, a rabidly anti-Trump Lefty, shot and killed a crew member on the set of his new film “Rust” in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday.
According to reports, the mentally unstable actor “accidentally” fired a prop gun, killing one member and critically injuring another.
Authorities are currently conducting a criminal investigation into the fatal gunshot.
Deadline reports: Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins died not long after being transported to a hospital in Albuquerque, NM this afternoon.
A principal cast member cocked a gun, hitting a guy, 42, and a woman, 42, on set, according to Deadline. Criminal Investigators were called to the scene, according to sources. During the investigation, the entire Bonanza Creek Ranch was put under lockdown. We’re informed the castmember had no idea what kind of ammunition was in the gun. “Production on Rust has been halted for the time being,” a spokeswoman for the production said, adding that “the safety of our cast and crew remains our top priority.”
Traditionally the prop master or armorer is responsible for fire arms and fire arms safety on a set such as Rust.
Full statement from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s department:
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Bonanza Creek Ranch movie set of the western “Rust”, October 21, 2021, when an 911 caller reported a shooting on the set.
The sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot on the set of Rust. Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of photography and Joel Souza, 48, director, were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.
Ms. Hutchins was transported, via helicopter, to University of New Mexico Hospital where she was pronounced dead by medical personnel. Mr. Souza was transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical center where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.
This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives.
