Alec Baldwin Fired a Prop Gun That Killed a Cinematographer on Set, Authorities Say
One crew member has died and another was injured after being shot by a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin on a movie set in New Mexico. The crew was filming the western movie Rust.
In a statement sent to VICE News, the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Baldwin had shot the two individuals on Thursday with a prop firearm at the Bonanza Creek Ranch movie studio.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was flown by helicopter to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Director Joel Souza, 48, was taken to CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center where he is being treated 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,” said the statement.
Earlier on Thursday, Baldwin had posted a photo of himself on set, sporting a fake wound.
Set in the Wild West, Rust tells the story of Western outlaw Harland Rust (played by Baldwin), who is on the run from the authorities and a bounty-hunter after helping his grandson escape from prison.
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