Alec Baldwin shooting: The actor fatally shot the cinematographer and wounded the director with a prop pistol on the set of Rust

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Alec Baldwin misfired a prop pistol on the set of his movie Rust, which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.

The film was shot at the Bonanza Creek Ranch outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico on Thursday (October 21) and is now closed.

Santa Fe County deputies were called to the scene shortly after the accident.

Hutchins was flown to University of New Mexico Hospital by helicopter, where she died. Her death was confirmed by the Guild of International Cinematographers, Local 600.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza were killed when 68-year-old Baldwin, the producer and actor of the new movie, fired a gun.

No one has been arrested in the incident, and no charges have been brought so far, the office said.

This incident is still under investigation. “As more information becomes available, updates will be provided,” the Sheriff’s Department said.

Key PointsShow Latest Update 1634882768 Fans are baffled by what happened on the set of Rust

Many fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the incident.

“Why the hell would Alec Baldwin have a ‘prop gun’ capable of killing someone in the first place?” One person asked.

Radio and TV presenter Mark Simon wrote, “Keep up on Alec Baldwin’s story. He’s always been a crazy lunatic, so let’s just wait and see how it was. Detectives are investigating now, let’s hope it’s a real investigation.”

“I feel for the family of the woman who was murdered today, the man who was injured, and Alec Baldwin. This is so tragic. Just terrible,” another person wrote.

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 07:06

1634882635 The story of the notorious outlaw Harlan Ross

Rust is the story of the infamous outlaw Harlan Rust, played by Baldwin, who runs off with his 13-year-old grandson after a teen accidentally kills a farmer.

Written by Joel Souza, the film also features Travis Fimmel, Brady Noun, Frances Fisher, and Jensen Ackles.

Filmed on a 2,000-acre ranch, the movie was shot 3:10 to Yuma, Cowboys & Aliens, and The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 07:03

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Alec Baldwin’s last post before the accident

Just hours before the accident, Alec Baldwin posted a picture of himself on the set of Rust.

He is seen wearing dirty cowboy boots, a jacket, and a bandana with a hat.

“Back in the office in person. Blimey… It’s exhausting,” Baldwin commented to the (now deleted) post.

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 07:00

Fans remember the tragic death of Brandon Lee in 1993 after the shooting of Alec Baldwin

Many people remember the tragic death of Bruce Lee’s son Brandon Lee on the set of the movie The Crow in 1993.

Brandon Lee died after being hit by a .44 caliber while filming the movie’s death scene. The gun was supposed to fire an empty bullet, but the autopsy showed a bullet lodged near his spine.

“Brandon Lee, John Eric Hexom, and now Helena Hutchins. Prop pistols should be just props, not lethal weapons. It is also a mistake to think that this is Alec Baldwin’s fault, but in times of tragedy, people should have time to grieve before trying any Someone to blame,” one of them wrote.

Another added, “I read about this evening’s movie tragedy that took the life of talented cinematographer Helena Hutchins. That’s really all I wanted to say… her name. She seemed lost in the fuss of Alec Baldwin, Brandon Lee and John Eric Hexom’s references.”

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 06:28

1634877576 What we know about the victims

Helena Hutchins was a 42-year-old cinematographer from Los Angeles.

She grew up on a Soviet military base in the Arctic Circle and previously worked as a journalist with a British documentary production in Europe. After moving to Los Angeles, she graduated from the AFI Conservatory with a master’s degree in Cinematography.

Hutchins was airlifted to a hospital in Albuquerque on Thursday (October 21), where she died of her injuries.

On the other hand, Joel Souza is in intensive care. He is a filmmaker based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he lives with his wife and two children.

Souza is the director and screenwriter of the movie Rust.

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 05:39

The International Cinematographers Guild mourns the death of Helena Hutchins

Halina Hutchins’ death was confirmed by the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600.

“We received the devastating news this evening, that one of our members, Halina Hutchins, director of photography for a production called Rust in New Mexico, has died of injuries sustained on set,” said John Lindley, president of the syndicate. Rebecca Ryan, CEO, told Variety.

“Details are unclear at the moment, but we are working to find out more, and we support a full investigation into this tragic event. This is a huge loss, and our grief over the death of a member of our guild’s family.”

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 05:30

1634876606 Incident is still an “active investigation,” says Santa Fe County Sheriff

Santa Fe County Sheriff Juan Rios revealed: “The mayor’s office confirms that two people were shot on the set of the movie Rust.”

An investigation is underway into how and what shell was fired from the pistol during the fatal accident.

This incident is still under investigation. “As more information becomes available, updates will be provided,” the Sheriff’s Department said.

Representatives also revealed that they had shut down a church on the set, it was shuttered, and production halted.

Peony Hirwani Oct 22, 2021 05:23

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