Alec Baldwin was drawing a revolver across his body and pointing it at a camera during rehearsal on the set of "Rust" when the weapon fired and struck the cinematographer in the chest, according to an affidavit released on Sunday. 
 
The affidavit provided additional details about Thursday`s accidental shooting in New Mexico that killed 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. Baldwin had been handed the prop gun and told it was unloaded, authorities in Santa Fe have said in court documents. 
 
"Joel stated that they had Alec sitting in a pew in a church building setting, and he was practicing a cross draw. Joel said he was looking over the shoulder of (Hutchins), when he heard what sounded like a whip and then loud pop," the affidavit read. 
 
Hutchins was shot in the chest area, the document said. 
 
"Joel then vaguely remembers (Hutchins) complaining about her stomach and grabbing her midsection. Joel also said (Hutchins) began to stumble backwards and she was assisted to the ground," the affidavit adds. 
 
Hutchins said she could not feel her legs, Reid Russel, a cameraman who was standing next to her at the time of the shooting, told officials. 
 
A distraught Baldwin, 63, was photographed on Saturday outside a hotel in Santa Fe embracing and talking with Matt Hutchins, the husband of Halyna Hutchins, and their nine-year-old son. 
 
In a statement read to a candlelight vigil on Saturday, Hutchins called his wife`s death "an enormous loss." 
 
No one has been charged in the fatal incident during a rehearsal on Thursday at the Bonanza Creek Ranch outside Santa Fe as the sheriff`s office continues its investigation. 
 
Multiple media and social media reports have raised concerns about safety protocols on the set of the low-budget movie. Both Souza and Russel described a walk-out by a camera crew before the accident. 
 
"Reid stated that the camera crew was having issues with production involving payment and housing," the affidavit reads, adding that Russel had said six individuals had walked out. 
 
Serge Svetnoy, chief electrician for "Rust", said in a Facebook post on Sunday that he had held Hutchins his arms while she was dying and blamed "negligence and unprofessionalism" for her death. 
 
Celebrity website TMZ.com, citing unidentified sources connected to the production, said the gun handed to Baldwin had previously been used by crew members for target practice off-set, using real bullets. 
 
Reuters could not verify the report and police in Santa Fe did not respond to inquiries on Sunday. 
 
According to the Los Angeles Times, more than a week ago Baldwin`s stunt double accidentally fired two rounds from a prop firearm after being told it was "cold", an industry term meaning a weapon is not loaded with ammunition, including blanks. 
 
Rust Movie Productions said last week that although they "were not made aware of any official complaints concerning weapon or prop safety on set, we will be conducting an internal review of our procedures while production is shut down." 
 
According to court documents, the prop gun was handed to Baldwin by the film`s assistant director, Dave Halls, who has more than 20 years` experience in the business. 
 
Halls did not respond to requests for comment on Sunday. Also involved in the sheriff`s probe is the movie`s chief armorer, Hannah Gutierrez. She could not be reached for comment. 
 
About 200 people took part in the vigil for Hutchins in Albuquerque on Saturday. While organizers emphasized that the event was to honor Hutchins` memory, rather than focus on her death, some in the crowd held signs that read "Safety on Set." 
 
A second vigil was held on Sunday in the Los Angeles area, where a few hundred people mourned in a private parking lot, according to a Reuters photographer.

Alec Baldwin was drawing a revolver across his body and pointing it at a camera during rehearsal on the set of "Rust" when the weapon fired and struck the cinematographer in the chest, according to an affidavit released on Sunday.

Alec Baldwin was drawing a revolver across his body and pointing it at a camera during rehearsal on the set of "Rust" when the weapon fired and struck the cinematographer in the chest, according to an affidavit released on Sunday. The affidavit provided additional details about Thursday`s accidental shooting in New Mexico that killed 42-year-old Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. Baldwin had been handed the prop gun and told it was unloaded, authorities in Santa Fe have said in court documents. "Joel stated that they had Alec sitting in a pew in a church building setting, and he was practicing a cross draw. Joel said he was looking over the shoulder of (Hutchins), when he heard what sounded like a whip and then loud pop," the affidavit read. Hutchins was shot in the chest area, the document said. "Joel then vaguely remembers (Hutchins) complaining about her stomach and grabbing her midsection. Joel also said (Hutchins) began to stumble backwards and she was assisted to the ground," the affidavit adds. Hutchins said she could not feel her legs, Reid Russel, a cameraman who was standing next to her at the time of the shooting, told officials. A distraught Baldwin, 63, was photographed on Saturday outside a hotel in Santa Fe embracing and talking with Matt Hutchins, the husband of Halyna Hutchins, and their nine-year-old son. In a statement read to a candlelight vigil on Saturday, Hutchins called his wife`s death "an enormous loss." No one has been charged in the fatal incident during a rehearsal on Thursday at the Bonanza Creek Ranch outside Santa Fe as the sheriff`s office continues its investigation. Multiple media and social media reports have raised concerns about safety protocols on the set of the low-budget movie. Both Souza and Russel described a walk-out by a camera crew before the accident. "Reid stated that the camera crew was having issues with production involving payment and housing," the affidavit reads, adding that Russel had said six individuals had walked out. Serge Svetnoy, chief electrician for "Rust", said in a Facebook post on Sunday that he had held Hutchins his arms while she was dying and blamed "negligence and unprofessionalism" for her death. Celebrity website TMZ.com, citing unidentified sources connected to the production, said the gun handed to Baldwin had previously been used by crew members for target practice off-set, using real bullets. Reuters could not verify the report and police in Santa Fe did not respond to inquiries on Sunday. According to the Los Angeles Times, more than a week ago Baldwin`s stunt double accidentally fired two rounds from a prop firearm after being told it was "cold", an industry term meaning a weapon is not loaded with ammunition, including blanks. Rust Movie Productions said last week that although they "were not made aware of any official complaints concerning weapon or prop safety on set, we will be conducting an internal review of our procedures while production is shut down." According to court documents, the prop gun was handed to Baldwin by the film`s assistant director, Dave Halls, who has more than 20 years` experience in the business. Halls did not respond to requests for comment on Sunday. Also involved in the sheriff`s probe is the movie`s chief armorer, Hannah Gutierrez. She could not be reached for comment. About 200 people took part in the vigil for Hutchins in Albuquerque on Saturday. While organizers emphasized that the event was to honor Hutchins` memory, rather than focus on her death, some in the crowd held signs that read "Safety on Set." A second vigil was held on Sunday in the Los Angeles area, where a few hundred people mourned in a private parking lot, according to a Reuters photographer.

Alec Baldwin was aiming at the camera when gun discharged - affadavit

Father of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed after Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, has opened up about the tragic accident and stated that Alec was not responsible for her daughter's death.&nbsp; 
 
In his first interview with the UK’s The Sun, ex-military man Anatoly Androsovych blamed the film’s props team for handing Baldwin a loaded weapon. 
The incident, which occurred during the filming of the movie 'Rust' in New Mexico, also injured the director, Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital.

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“We still can’t believe Halyna is dead and her mother is going out of her mind with grief,” Hutchins's father, told The Sun. “But I don’t hold Alec Baldwin responsible – it is the responsibility of the props people who handle the guns.” 
 
Telling about his son, he added, ''[Halyna’s son] has been very badly affected — he is lost without his mother.'' 
 
Androsovych is now trying to organize visas to grant his wife Olga and daughter Svetlana entry to the US to visit and support Halyna Hutchins’ husband, Matthew, and her nine-year-old son, Andros.

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Earlier, it was revealed that the prop gun had a live bullet that was fired during the shooting. Now, it has emerged that assistant director Dave Hall, who did not know there were live rounds in the gun, had handed the firearm to Alec, and yelled, "Cold gun!", as per court documents. 
 
The remark suggested the gun was safe to use and did not have live rounds. But, when the actor fired the gun, a live round hit Hutchins in the chest and wounded Souza who was nearby.

Father of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed after Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, has opened up about the tragic accident and stated that Alec was not responsible for her daughter's death.

Father of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed after Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, has opened up about the tragic accident and stated that Alec was not responsible for her daughter's death. In his first interview with the UK’s The Sun, ex-military man Anatoly Androsovych blamed the film’s props team for handing Baldwin a loaded weapon. The incident, which occurred during the filming of the movie 'Rust' in New Mexico, also injured the director, Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital. Armorer, assistant director in focus of Baldwin movie set shooting probe “We still can’t believe Halyna is dead and her mother is going out of her mind with grief,” Hutchins's father, told The Sun. “But I don’t hold Alec Baldwin responsible – it is the responsibility of the props people who handle the guns.” Telling about his son, he added, ''[Halyna’s son] has been very badly affected — he is lost without his mother.'' Androsovych is now trying to organize visas to grant his wife Olga and daughter Svetlana entry to the US to visit and support Halyna Hutchins’ husband, Matthew, and her nine-year-old son, Andros. 'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous Earlier, it was revealed that the prop gun had a live bullet that was fired during the shooting. Now, it has emerged that assistant director Dave Hall, who did not know there were live rounds in the gun, had handed the firearm to Alec, and yelled, "Cold gun!", as per court documents. The remark suggested the gun was safe to use and did not have live rounds. But, when the actor fired the gun, a live round hit Hutchins in the chest and wounded Souza who was nearby.

‘I do not hold Alec Baldwin responsible’: Father of cinematographer refuses to blame actor for her death

On October 21, actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins&nbsp;when he fired a prop gun during the shooting of the movie 'Rust'. The actor also injured director Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital. 
 
Earlier, it was revealed that the prop gun had a live bullet that was fired during the shooting. Now, it has emerged that assistant director Dave Hall, who did not know there were live rounds in the gun, had handed the firearm to Alec, and yelled, "Cold gun!", as per court documents.

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The remark suggested&nbsp;the gun was safe to use and did not have live rounds. But, when the actor fired the gun, a live round hit Hutchins in the chest and wounded Souza&nbsp;who was nearby.

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According to an affidavit for a search warrant for the movie set filed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Baldwin was handed one of three prop guns by assistant director David that were set up in a cart by armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, 24. She is the daughter of prominent Hollywood armorer Thell Reed, who placed three guns on a cart outside the set, including the one with a live round.

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Meanwhile, before the shooting accident occurred, crew members working on 'Rust' had safety concerns. A production source told People that crew members "didn't feel safe" on set in New Mexico. Some other media outlets reported&nbsp;that some crew members quit the production over concerns related to safety--including gun inspections.&nbsp; 
 
Reportedly, some crew members, who were on the set last weekend, told media that there were two accidental prop gun discharges before this tragic accident and were particularly concerned by the lack of concern about previous accidents.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-rust-set-firing-kangana-ranaut-reacts-to-alec-baldwin%E2%80%99s-prop-gun-accident-423339" hreflang="en">Rust set firing: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Alec Baldwin’s prop gun accident</a>

On October 21, actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when he fired a prop gun during the shooting of the movie 'Rust'. The actor also injured director Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital.

On October 21, actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when he fired a prop gun during the shooting of the movie 'Rust'. The actor also injured director Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital. Earlier, it was revealed that the prop gun had a live bullet that was fired during the shooting. Now, it has emerged that assistant director Dave Hall, who did not know there were live rounds in the gun, had handed the firearm to Alec, and yelled, "Cold gun!", as per court documents. Also read: Alec Baldwin shooting: Stunt double accidentally shot two rounds day before The remark suggested the gun was safe to use and did not have live rounds. But, when the actor fired the gun, a live round hit Hutchins in the chest and wounded Souza who was nearby. Also read: Rust set accident: AFI sets up scholarship for women cinematographers According to an affidavit for a search warrant for the movie set filed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Baldwin was handed one of three prop guns by assistant director David that were set up in a cart by armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, 24. She is the daughter of prominent Hollywood armorer Thell Reed, who placed three guns on a cart outside the set, including the one with a live round. Also read: Rust set accident: AFI sets up scholarship for women cinematographers Meanwhile, before the shooting accident occurred, crew members working on 'Rust' had safety concerns. A production source told People that crew members "didn't feel safe" on set in New Mexico. Some other media outlets reported that some crew members quit the production over concerns related to safety--including gun inspections. Reportedly, some crew members, who were on the set last weekend, told media that there were two accidental prop gun discharges before this tragic accident and were particularly concerned by the lack of concern about previous accidents. Also read: Rust set firing: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Alec Baldwin’s prop gun accident

Cold gun: Alec Baldwin was told prop weapon was safe before fatal shooting at 'Rust' set

A stunt double for Alec Baldwin had reportedly fired two rounds of live ammunition days before the Hollywood actor fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and left director Joel Souza injured with a prop gun, reports claim.

A source told ABC News that safety concerns related to weapon usage were brought to the attention of the producers. They also claimed that there had been two cases of accidental firearm discharges before the fatal mishap. These include the stunt double's firing of live rounds.&nbsp;

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The accident took place on Thursday.

On Friday, Alec Baldwin issued a statement, saying, "I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna."

The film's director Souza has issued his first statement following his hospitalisation for a gunshot wound from a prop firearm fired by&nbsp;Baldwin.

"I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna. She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch, and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out…It will surely aid in my recovery."

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Alec Baldwin co-wrote, produced and starred in the film.

Filmmaker James Gunn, the director of 'Suicide Squad', was among those who paid tribute to the dead cinematographer and wrote of his concerns about gun safety on film sets in general.

"My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen. My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins &amp; her family," said Gunn on Twitter.&nbsp;

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A stunt double for Alec Baldwin had reportedly fired two rounds of live ammunition days before the Hollywood actor fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and left director Joel Souza injured with a prop gun, reports claim.

A stunt double for Alec Baldwin had reportedly fired two rounds of live ammunition days before the Hollywood actor fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and left director Joel Souza injured with a prop gun, reports claim. A source told ABC News that safety concerns related to weapon usage were brought to the attention of the producers. They also claimed that there had been two cases of accidental firearm discharges before the fatal mishap. These include the stunt double's firing of live rounds. Also read: Rust set accident: AFI sets up scholarship for women cinematographers The accident took place on Thursday. On Friday, Alec Baldwin issued a statement, saying, "I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna." The film's director Souza has issued his first statement following his hospitalisation for a gunshot wound from a prop firearm fired by Baldwin. "I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna. She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch, and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out…It will surely aid in my recovery." Also read: Rust set firing: Kangana Ranaut reacts to Alec Baldwin’s prop gun accident Alec Baldwin co-wrote, produced and starred in the film. Filmmaker James Gunn, the director of 'Suicide Squad', was among those who paid tribute to the dead cinematographer and wrote of his concerns about gun safety on film sets in general. "My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen. My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family," said Gunn on Twitter. My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen. My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 22, 2021 × Also read: From prop gun firings to car crashes: Hollywood's biggest on-set tragedies

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' shooting: Stunt double accidentally shot two rounds day before fatal accident

Halyna Hutchins' husband Matthew has talked on social media about his loss that killed his wife in a shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-alec-baldwin-rust-shooting-stunt-double-accidentally-shot-two-rounds-day-before-fatal-accident-423414">Alec Baldwin shooting: Stunt double accidentally shot two rounds day before</a>

"Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life," Matthew wrote on Twitter underneath a photo of her and their 8-year-old son, Andros.&nbsp;

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In another tweet, Matthew also shared a link to the memorial scholarship that has been set up in Halyna's name at the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory.

 
"Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund," he said.

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Matthew has reportedly told the Daily Mail, "I have spoken with Alec Baldwin and he is being very supportive."

 
Baldwin tweeted about the accident on Friday, writing, "There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna."

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"I don't think there are words to communicate the situation. I am not going to be able to comment about the facts or the process of what we're going through right now, but I appreciate that everyone has been very sympathetic. I think that we will need a little bit of time before we can really encapsulate her life in a way that is easy to communicate, mathew told the Insider.&nbsp;

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Halyna Hutchins' husband Matthew has talked on social media about his loss that killed his wife in a shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'.

Halyna Hutchins' husband Matthew has talked on social media about his loss that killed his wife in a shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie 'Rust'. Also read: Alec Baldwin shooting: Stunt double accidentally shot two rounds day before "Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life," Matthew wrote on Twitter underneath a photo of her and their 8-year-old son, Andros. Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words. Our loss is enormous, and we ask that the media please respect my family’s privacy as we process our grief. We thank everyone for sharing images and stories of her life. pic.twitter.com/LgEp4XVkja — Matt Hutchins (@mhutchins) October 23, 2021 × In another tweet, Matthew also shared a link to the memorial scholarship that has been set up in Halyna's name at the American Film Institute (AFI) Conservatory. "Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund," he said. Also read: Cold gun: Alec Baldwin was told prop weapon was safe before fatal shooting Thank you to Halyna's friends and mentors at AFI for establishing a scholarship to honor her memory and support aspiring female cinematographers. Anyone seeking to honor her memory, please direct your giving to this fund. https://t.co/I5ci67uleU — Matt Hutchins (@mhutchins) October 23, 2021 × Matthew has reportedly told the Daily Mail, "I have spoken with Alec Baldwin and he is being very supportive." Baldwin tweeted about the accident on Friday, writing, "There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna." Also read: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reacts to Alec Baldwin shooting accident: I'm so shook 1- There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and — AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021 × "I don't think there are words to communicate the situation. I am not going to be able to comment about the facts or the process of what we're going through right now, but I appreciate that everyone has been very sympathetic. I think that we will need a little bit of time before we can really encapsulate her life in a way that is easy to communicate, mathew told the Insider. 2- I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna. — AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021 ×

'Rust' shooting: Halyna Hutchins' husband on her tragic death: Our loss is enormous

In a tragic accident on Thursday, actor Alec Baldwin shot the film's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza with a prop gun on the set of 'Rust', in which cinematographer Halyna is killed and director Joel got critically injured.

911 call reveals chaos and panic after deadly shooting

In the wake of the unfortunate prop gun shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute (AFI) has set up a scholarship for women cinematographers.

According to reports, AFI is now accepting donations for the fund, which "aims to help female cinematographers build sustainable careers in the movie business."

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Director and writer Olia Oparina, who calls Hutchins 'her closest friend' and worked with Hutchins on the 2017 film 'Snowbound', said in her statement to Variety, "From the moment I sat down next to Halyna in UCLA extension’s film directing class, I knew we would be best friends."

"We moved to Hollywood 11 years ago — two first generation immigrants from Ukraine and Russia who didn’t know a single soul in the movie business. Instead of asking others for a seat at their table, we decided to build our own. As we worked on finishing our master’s degrees, we began to find ‘our tribe’: a group of writers, producers and crew members that became our surrogate family. Together, we shot many projects — some of them short films, others feature-length films. No matter the scale of the project, Halyna always brought her passion and craftsmanship to each and every single one of them. Her clear vision and unique voice set her apart from all other cinematographers, as did her unquenchable thirst for cinematic knowledge. She was an inspiration and role model to anyone who had the fortune to work with her," she said.

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"Throughout her career, she was an advocate for female DP’s and directors, familiar with the struggles women face in the entertainment industry. After overcoming many hurdles, Halyna began to get offers on big-budget films like ‘Archenemy’ and ‘Blindfire,’ features she was proud to lend her vision to. Her passing is a tragedy, not only for her family and friends, but also for the world of film she so loved, which has been forever deprived of her great talent," she added.&nbsp;

For the unversed, Halyna Hutchins was in New Mexico shooting 'Rust'--a Western starring Alec Baldwin--when she was shot by a prop gun that contained a live round of ammunition and died at the age of 42.

 
As per reports, the Ukraine-born Hutchins graduated from UCLA’s Professional Producing programme in 2010 before graduating from AFI Conservatory.

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In the wake of the unfortunate prop gun shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute (AFI) has set up a scholarship for women cinematographers.

In the wake of the unfortunate prop gun shooting accident on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the American Film Institute (AFI) has set up a scholarship for women cinematographers. According to reports, AFI is now accepting donations for the fund, which "aims to help female cinematographers build sustainable careers in the movie business." Also read: Alec Baldwin heart-broken over prop gun accident reported on movie set Director and writer Olia Oparina, who calls Hutchins 'her closest friend' and worked with Hutchins on the 2017 film 'Snowbound', said in her statement to Variety, "From the moment I sat down next to Halyna in UCLA extension’s film directing class, I knew we would be best friends." "We moved to Hollywood 11 years ago — two first generation immigrants from Ukraine and Russia who didn’t know a single soul in the movie business. Instead of asking others for a seat at their table, we decided to build our own. As we worked on finishing our master’s degrees, we began to find ‘our tribe’: a group of writers, producers and crew members that became our surrogate family. Together, we shot many projects — some of them short films, others feature-length films. No matter the scale of the project, Halyna always brought her passion and craftsmanship to each and every single one of them. Her clear vision and unique voice set her apart from all other cinematographers, as did her unquenchable thirst for cinematic knowledge. She was an inspiration and role model to anyone who had the fortune to work with her," she said. Also read: OMG 2 first look posters: Akshay Kumar to play Lord Shiva this time "Throughout her career, she was an advocate for female DP’s and directors, familiar with the struggles women face in the entertainment industry. After overcoming many hurdles, Halyna began to get offers on big-budget films like ‘Archenemy’ and ‘Blindfire,’ features she was proud to lend her vision to. Her passing is a tragedy, not only for her family and friends, but also for the world of film she so loved, which has been forever deprived of her great talent," she added. For the unversed, Halyna Hutchins was in New Mexico shooting 'Rust'--a Western starring Alec Baldwin--when she was shot by a prop gun that contained a live round of ammunition and died at the age of 42. As per reports, the Ukraine-born Hutchins graduated from UCLA’s Professional Producing programme in 2010 before graduating from AFI Conservatory. Also read: Blake Lively slams 'disturbing' social media post featuring her children

'Rust' set accident: American Film Institute sets up scholarship for women cinematographers

Global movie star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared her grief over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and extended condolences to her bereaved family.

The cinematographer lost her life after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot a prop gun on the set of 'Rust' that hit her in the chest, ultimately causing her death.&nbsp;

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On Saturday, Priyanka took to her Twitter account to share her thoughts about the accident and extend her support to the Hutchins family. She wrote, "I'm so shook. I cannot imagine what everyone involved in this tragedy is feeling. There are no words. No one should die on a film set. Period. My heart goes out to Halyna Hutchins family and everyone who knew her."

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas is busy shooting for her thriller web show 'Citadel', which is being created by Russo Brothers for Amazon prime Video.&nbsp;

On October 21, actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when he fired a prop gun during the shooting of the movie 'Rust'. The actor also injured director Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital.

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Earlier, it was revealed that the prop gun had a live bullet that was fired during the shooting. Now, it has emerged that assistant director Dave Hall, who did not know there were live rounds in the gun, had handed the firearm to Alec, and yelled, "Cold gun!", as per court documents.

According to an affidavit for a search warrant for the movie set filed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Baldwin was handed one of three prop guns by assistant director David that were set up in a cart by armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, 24. She is the daughter of prominent Hollywood armorer Thell Reed, who placed three guns on a cart outside the set, including the one with a live round.

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Global movie star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared her grief over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and extended condolences to her bereaved family.

Global movie star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared her grief over the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and extended condolences to her bereaved family. The cinematographer lost her life after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot a prop gun on the set of 'Rust' that hit her in the chest, ultimately causing her death. Also read: Cold gun: Alec Baldwin was told prop weapon was safe before fatal shooting On Saturday, Priyanka took to her Twitter account to share her thoughts about the accident and extend her support to the Hutchins family. She wrote, "I'm so shook. I cannot imagine what everyone involved in this tragedy is feeling. There are no words. No one should die on a film set. Period. My heart goes out to Halyna Hutchins family and everyone who knew her." I’m so shook. I cannot imagine what everyone involved in this tragedy is feeling. There are no words. No one should die on a film set. Period. My heart goes out to Halyna Hutchins family and everyone who knew her. 💔 pic.twitter.com/C6fxT8kyir — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 23, 2021 × Priyanka Chopra Jonas is busy shooting for her thriller web show 'Citadel', which is being created by Russo Brothers for Amazon prime Video. On October 21, actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when he fired a prop gun during the shooting of the movie 'Rust'. The actor also injured director Joel Souza who was later discharged from the hospital. Also read: Jamie Lynn Spears reveals parents forced her to abort first child Earlier, it was revealed that the prop gun had a live bullet that was fired during the shooting. Now, it has emerged that assistant director Dave Hall, who did not know there were live rounds in the gun, had handed the firearm to Alec, and yelled, "Cold gun!", as per court documents. According to an affidavit for a search warrant for the movie set filed by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Baldwin was handed one of three prop guns by assistant director David that were set up in a cart by armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, 24. She is the daughter of prominent Hollywood armorer Thell Reed, who placed three guns on a cart outside the set, including the one with a live round. Also read: Somali drama wins Pan-African film festival grand prize

Priyanka Chopra Jonas reacts to Alec Baldwin shooting accident: I'm so shook

US star Alec Baldwin shot dead a cinematographer and wounded the director in a tragic <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hollywood-actor-alec-baldwin-fires-prop-gun-killing-one-on-set-injuring-another-422830">accident involving a prop gun</a> on the set of the movie 'Rust'&nbsp;in New Mexico.

Here's what we know about the incident so far, and the people involved:

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What happened? -&nbsp;

Sheriff's deputies in Santa Fe, New Mexico were called to the Bonanza Creek Ranch around lunchtime on Thursday after a 911 caller reported a shooting on the set of 'Rust'.

They found two people injured by a weapon being used as a prop that had been fired by lead actor and producer Baldwin.

Halyna Hutchins, 42, the film's director of photography was airlifted to hospital with a reported stomach wound.&nbsp; She later died.&nbsp;

Director Joel Souza, 48, was transported by road ambulance to a separate hospital where he was treated and released, according to a tweet from a cast member.

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What was the sequence of events? -

The Santa Fe Reporter, citing an affidavit submitted by the sheriff's office to obtain a search warrant, said crew and actors were rehearsing a scene.

The armorer had placed three prop guns on a cart, one of which was picked up by an assistant director and handed to Baldwin, with the words "cold gun". The expression is industry lingo for a weapon that is not loaded.

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The assistant director "did not know live rounds were in the prop-gun," according to the affidavit, the paper reported. After the incident, Baldwin changed out of his costume and handed the clothes to investigators.

The set's armorer gave the gun and the spent casing to detectives.

The search warrant gives investigators the right to seize film, video and cameras; live and prop weapons and ammunition, clothing worn by Baldwin and others; computer equipment used to record and store video, as well as cellphones of people present, the Santa Fe Reporter said.

&nbsp;What has happened to Baldwin?&nbsp;

The 63-year-old Emmy-winning actor was interviewed by detectives investigating the incident.The sheriff's office said Baldwin had attended voluntarily, had answered questions and provided statements and then left.&nbsp;He was not arrested.

A spokesman for the sheriff said the investigation is ongoing.

Baldwin tweeted Friday that he was&nbsp;"fully cooperating" with the police inquiry.

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&nbsp;Who was Halyna Hutchins? -&nbsp;

The victim of Thursday's shooting, Halyna Hutchins, was remembered by colleagues as a talented and dedicated filmmaker who had made rapid progress through the ranks of Hollywood cinematographers.

Originally from Ukraine, she grew up on a Soviet military base in the Arctic Circle "surrounded by reindeer and nuclear submarines," according to her website.

After studying and working as a journalist in Ukraine and across Europe, Hutchins joined the prestigious AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles in 2015.

"Words alone cannot capture the loss of one so dear to the AFI community," the film school tweeted.

In recent years Hutchins, 42, had worked on crime drama "Blindfire" and Elijah Wood-produced superhero thriller "Archenemy," but "Rust" was her first production with a genuine A-list star.

&nbsp;Who is Joel Souza? -&nbsp;

Also wounded in the incident but later released from hospital, Joel Souza is a writer-director who has been working in Hollywood for around a decade.

A California native, Souza made his debut with "Hanna's Gold," a ranch-set family adventure starring former "Beverly Hills 90210" heartthrob Luke Perry.

Now 48, he has since written or directed four more features, graduating to crime dramas such as 2019's "Crown Vic," which Baldwin produced and was set to star in before a scheduling conflict.

&nbsp;What is 'Rust'?&nbsp;

The concept for 'Rust'&nbsp;came from research Souza was doing on the youngest person ever to be hanged in the Old West.

Souza and Baldwin developed the idea into a script about an outlaw who rides to rescue his 13-year-old grandson from execution for an accident being treated as murder.

Mismatched duo Harland Rust (Baldwin) and Lucas (child actor Brady Noon) go on the run from the law and an infamous bounty hunter in New Mexico -- where the movie was being filmed.

Baldwin compared "Rust" to "Unforgiven" in an interview, telling The Hollywood Reporter he was ready to saddle up for a Western because his skills including "my horseback riding, my gunplay" were "right at my fingertips at all times."

US star Alec Baldwin shot dead a cinematographer and wounded the director in a tragic accident involving a prop gun on the set of the movie 'Rust' in New Mexico.

US star Alec Baldwin shot dead a cinematographer and wounded the director in a tragic accident involving a prop gun on the set of the movie 'Rust' in New Mexico. Here's what we know about the incident so far, and the people involved: Cinematographer killed on set is recalled as talented and spirited What happened? - Sheriff's deputies in Santa Fe, New Mexico were called to the Bonanza Creek Ranch around lunchtime on Thursday after a 911 caller reported a shooting on the set of 'Rust'. They found two people injured by a weapon being used as a prop that had been fired by lead actor and producer Baldwin. Halyna Hutchins, 42, the film's director of photography was airlifted to hospital with a reported stomach wound. She later died. Director Joel Souza, 48, was transported by road ambulance to a separate hospital where he was treated and released, according to a tweet from a cast member. Alec Baldwin heart-broken over prop gun accident, problems reported on movie set What was the sequence of events? - The Santa Fe Reporter, citing an affidavit submitted by the sheriff's office to obtain a search warrant, said crew and actors were rehearsing a scene. The armorer had placed three prop guns on a cart, one of which was picked up by an assistant director and handed to Baldwin, with the words "cold gun". The expression is industry lingo for a weapon that is not loaded. Tribute pour in for Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot dead by Alec Baldwin The assistant director "did not know live rounds were in the prop-gun," according to the affidavit, the paper reported. After the incident, Baldwin changed out of his costume and handed the clothes to investigators. The set's armorer gave the gun and the spent casing to detectives. The search warrant gives investigators the right to seize film, video and cameras; live and prop weapons and ammunition, clothing worn by Baldwin and others; computer equipment used to record and store video, as well as cellphones of people present, the Santa Fe Reporter said. What has happened to Baldwin? The 63-year-old Emmy-winning actor was interviewed by detectives investigating the incident.The sheriff's office said Baldwin had attended voluntarily, had answered questions and provided statements and then left. He was not arrested. A spokesman for the sheriff said the investigation is ongoing. Baldwin tweeted Friday that he was "fully cooperating" with the police inquiry. Union claims prop gun on Alec Baldwin's film contained 'live single round' Who was Halyna Hutchins? - The victim of Thursday's shooting, Halyna Hutchins, was remembered by colleagues as a talented and dedicated filmmaker who had made rapid progress through the ranks of Hollywood cinematographers. Originally from Ukraine, she grew up on a Soviet military base in the Arctic Circle "surrounded by reindeer and nuclear submarines," according to her website. After studying and working as a journalist in Ukraine and across Europe, Hutchins joined the prestigious AFI Conservatory in Los Angeles in 2015. "Words alone cannot capture the loss of one so dear to the AFI community," the film school tweeted. In recent years Hutchins, 42, had worked on crime drama "Blindfire" and Elijah Wood-produced superhero thriller "Archenemy," but "Rust" was her first production with a genuine A-list star. Who is Joel Souza? - Also wounded in the incident but later released from hospital, Joel Souza is a writer-director who has been working in Hollywood for around a decade. A California native, Souza made his debut with "Hanna's Gold," a ranch-set family adventure starring former "Beverly Hills 90210" heartthrob Luke Perry. Now 48, he has since written or directed four more features, graduating to crime dramas such as 2019's "Crown Vic," which Baldwin produced and was set to star in before a scheduling conflict. What is 'Rust'? The concept for 'Rust' came from research Souza was doing on the youngest person ever to be hanged in the Old West. Souza and Baldwin developed the idea into a script about an outlaw who rides to rescue his 13-year-old grandson from execution for an accident being treated as murder. Mismatched duo Harland Rust (Baldwin) and Lucas (child actor Brady Noon) go on the run from the law and an infamous bounty hunter in New Mexico -- where the movie was being filmed. Baldwin compared "Rust" to "Unforgiven" in an interview, telling The Hollywood Reporter he was ready to saddle up for a Western because his skills including "my horseback riding, my gunplay" were "right at my fingertips at all times."

Alec Baldwin firing accident: What we know so far

Actor Alec Baldwin said on Friday he was in shock over his accidental fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, as reports emerged of walk-outs there earlier in the week over unsafe conditions. 
 
The star of '30 Rock' and 'The Hunt for Red October' said he was "fully cooperating" with authorities to determine how the incident occurred on Thursday on the set of his Western movie 'Rust'. 
 
Police on Friday gave no details of what happened but the Los Angeles Times and Deadline Hollywood cited several members of the crew and others close to the production as saying six or seven camera operators had walked off the "Rust" set hours before the tragedy. 
 
Both outlets also reported that there had been at least one previous misfire with the prop gun. 
 
"We cited everything from lack of payment for three weeks, taking our hotels away despite asking for them in our deals, lack of Covid safety, and on top of that, poor gun safety! Poor on-set safety period!" one camera crew member wrote on a private Facebook page, according to Deadline. After the walkout on Thursday morning, "They brought in four non-union guys to replace us and tried calling the cops on us." 
 
Reuters could not immediately confirm the accounts. Rust Movie Productions did not respond to a request for comment on Friday but said in a statement that the safety of the cast and crew is its top priority and it was investigating. 
 
"Though we were not made aware of any official complaints concerning weapon or prop safety on set, we will be conducting an internal review of our procedures while production is shut down," the company said in its statement. 
Baldwin, 63, said on Friday that there were "no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours." 
 
"My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna," added the actor in a posting on his social media accounts. 
 
'ALWAYS SMILING, ALWAYS HOPEFUL' 
 
The Santa Fe Sheriff`s Department said the incident involving the prop gun occurred on Thursday at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, south of Santa Fe. 
 
Hutchins, the film`s cinematographer, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The film`s director, Joel Souza, was wounded and later released from the hospital, "Rust" actress Frances Fisher said on Twitter. 
 
Production on the movie was immediately shut down. The sheriff`s department said no charges had been filed and the investigation remained open. Baldwin voluntarily gave a statement about the shooting, the sheriff`s department said. 
 
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) said in a statement that it was "heartbroken and devastated" to learn of the death of Hutchins, who was a member of the union. 
 
Hutchins` representatives in a statement called her "a ray of light. Always smiling, always hopeful." 
 
"We hope this tragedy will reveal new lessons for how to better ensure safety for every crew member on set," the statement added. 
 
Baldwin is also a co-producer of "Rust", which is set in 1880s Kansas. He plays the outlaw grandfather of a 13-year-old boy convicted of an accidental killing. 
 
A picture posted by Baldwin on Thursday of himself dressed in cowboy-style attire, with what appeared to be a fake blood stain on his shirt and jacket, was deleted after the accident. 
 
Known for his impersonations of former U.S. President Donald Trump on sketch show "Saturday Night Live," Baldwin has appeared in more than 100 TV and film comedies and dramas, and won Emmy awards for his role as an egotistical TV network executive in the satire "30 Rock." 
 
ANOTHER ON-SET SHOOTING 
 
The accident renewed debate about whether certain types of prop guns should be banned on TV and movie sets. 
Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, died at age 28 after being fatally wounded in 1993 by a prop gun in an on-set accident while filming "The Crow." 
 
"I don`t understand why we would still use blank rounds in a day when you could simulate them," indie film director and producer Ben Rock told Reuters on Friday. 
 
Rock, who was not involved in the "Rust" film, noted that visual effects now possible in post-production effectively simulate the muzzle flashes from firing blank rounds, making the dangerous practice no longer necessary for the sake of realism. 
 
Hutchins, 42, who was originally from Ukraine, was named one of American Cinematographer`s Rising Stars of 2019. Her last social media post, two days ago, shows her grinning under a wide-brimmed hat as she rides a horse. "One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off:)" she captioned the video. 
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Actor Alec Baldwin said on Friday he was in shock over his accidental fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, as reports emerged of walk-outs there earlier in the week over unsafe conditions.

Actor Alec Baldwin said on Friday he was in shock over his accidental fatal shooting of a cinematographer on a New Mexico movie set, as reports emerged of walk-outs there earlier in the week over unsafe conditions. The star of '30 Rock' and 'The Hunt for Red October' said he was "fully cooperating" with authorities to determine how the incident occurred on Thursday on the set of his Western movie 'Rust'. Police on Friday gave no details of what happened but the Los Angeles Times and Deadline Hollywood cited several members of the crew and others close to the production as saying six or seven camera operators had walked off the "Rust" set hours before the tragedy. Both outlets also reported that there had been at least one previous misfire with the prop gun. "We cited everything from lack of payment for three weeks, taking our hotels away despite asking for them in our deals, lack of Covid safety, and on top of that, poor gun safety! Poor on-set safety period!" one camera crew member wrote on a private Facebook page, according to Deadline. After the walkout on Thursday morning, "They brought in four non-union guys to replace us and tried calling the cops on us." Reuters could not immediately confirm the accounts. Rust Movie Productions did not respond to a request for comment on Friday but said in a statement that the safety of the cast and crew is its top priority and it was investigating. "Though we were not made aware of any official complaints concerning weapon or prop safety on set, we will be conducting an internal review of our procedures while production is shut down," the company said in its statement. Baldwin, 63, said on Friday that there were "no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours." "My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna," added the actor in a posting on his social media accounts. 'ALWAYS SMILING, ALWAYS HOPEFUL' The Santa Fe Sheriff`s Department said the incident involving the prop gun occurred on Thursday at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, south of Santa Fe. Hutchins, the film`s cinematographer, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The film`s director, Joel Souza, was wounded and later released from the hospital, "Rust" actress Frances Fisher said on Twitter. Production on the movie was immediately shut down. The sheriff`s department said no charges had been filed and the investigation remained open. Baldwin voluntarily gave a statement about the shooting, the sheriff`s department said. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) said in a statement that it was "heartbroken and devastated" to learn of the death of Hutchins, who was a member of the union. Hutchins` representatives in a statement called her "a ray of light. Always smiling, always hopeful." "We hope this tragedy will reveal new lessons for how to better ensure safety for every crew member on set," the statement added. Baldwin is also a co-producer of "Rust", which is set in 1880s Kansas. He plays the outlaw grandfather of a 13-year-old boy convicted of an accidental killing. A picture posted by Baldwin on Thursday of himself dressed in cowboy-style attire, with what appeared to be a fake blood stain on his shirt and jacket, was deleted after the accident. Known for his impersonations of former U.S. President Donald Trump on sketch show "Saturday Night Live," Baldwin has appeared in more than 100 TV and film comedies and dramas, and won Emmy awards for his role as an egotistical TV network executive in the satire "30 Rock." ANOTHER ON-SET SHOOTING The accident renewed debate about whether certain types of prop guns should be banned on TV and movie sets. Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, died at age 28 after being fatally wounded in 1993 by a prop gun in an on-set accident while filming "The Crow." "I don`t understand why we would still use blank rounds in a day when you could simulate them," indie film director and producer Ben Rock told Reuters on Friday. Rock, who was not involved in the "Rust" film, noted that visual effects now possible in post-production effectively simulate the muzzle flashes from firing blank rounds, making the dangerous practice no longer necessary for the sake of realism. Hutchins, 42, who was originally from Ukraine, was named one of American Cinematographer`s Rising Stars of 2019. Her last social media post, two days ago, shows her grinning under a wide-brimmed hat as she rides a horse. "One of the perks of shooting a western is you get to ride horses on your day off:)" she captioned the video.

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The prop gun on 'Rust' set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded its director Joel Souza during an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hollywood-actor-alec-baldwin-fires-prop-gun-killing-one-on-set-injuring-another-422830">on-set accident contained</a> a "live single round," according to an email sent by IATSE Local 44 to its membership.

The union has said that New Mexico crew members staffed the props, set decoration, special effects and construction departments on 'Rust', not its members. 
 
"A live single round was accidentally fired on set by the principal actor, hitting both the Director of Photography, Local 600 member Halyna Hutchins, and Director Joel Souza," the union told members, adding, "Both were rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, we lost Sister Hutchins who passed from the wound." 
 
Alec Baldwin, the star and producer of the Western, fired the prop gun, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's office.&nbsp; 
 
Hutchins was transported by helicopter to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she died. 
Souza was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, where he received emergency treatment for his injuries.&nbsp; 
 
He has subsequently left the hospital.In the email that IATSE Local 44 sent, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Pawluc said the event was "an accidental weapons discharge."

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"Local 44 has confirmed that the Props, Set Decoration, Special Effects and Construction Departments were staffed by New Mexico crew members. There were no Local 44 members on the call sheet. On behalf of Local 44`s Officers, Executive Board and Staff, our thoughts and prayers go out to Halyna and her family. We also send good thoughts to Joel and his family for a full recovery," Pawluc said. 
 
The movie was being filmed at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a popular production location south of Santa Fe. Baldwin was reportedly questioned by law enforcement. The Sheriff`s office in their statement said that Hutchins and Souza "were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor. 
 
"The production company initially reported on Thursday afternoon that the incident involved "blanks," but the Sheriff`s office later said that it was too soon to determine what type of round was used.The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, the parent union representing most U.S. production workers, also issued a statement, saying it was "heartbroken and devastated" by the tragedy. 
 
In their statement, the union said, "Our entire alliance mourns this unspeakable loss with Halyna`s family, friends, and the Rust crew. We are activating our partnerships across the industry to provide support and resources to our sisters, brothers, and kin." 
 
"Creating a culture of safety requires relentless vigilance from every one of us, day in and day out. Please, if you see something, say something. If you feel unsafe on set for any reason, including harassment, send us a tip via the IATSE Safety Hotline at 844-422-9273 or using our safety info app," they continued. 
 
'Rust' also stars Frances Fisher, Jensen Ackles, Brady Noon and Travis Fimmel. In addition to featuring in the film, Baldwin is a co-producer on the upcoming project.New Mexico is a busy film location, and the Bonanza Creek Ranch has hosted productions including 'Hostiles', 'Cowboys &amp; Aliens', '3:10 to Yuma', 'Appaloosa' and 'Longmire'.&nbsp;

The prop gun on 'Rust' set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded its director Joel Souza during an on-set accident contained a "live single round," according to an email sent by IATSE Local 44 to its membership.

The prop gun on 'Rust' set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded its director Joel Souza during an on-set accident contained a "live single round," according to an email sent by IATSE Local 44 to its membership. The union has said that New Mexico crew members staffed the props, set decoration, special effects and construction departments on 'Rust', not its members. "A live single round was accidentally fired on set by the principal actor, hitting both the Director of Photography, Local 600 member Halyna Hutchins, and Director Joel Souza," the union told members, adding, "Both were rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, we lost Sister Hutchins who passed from the wound." Alec Baldwin, the star and producer of the Western, fired the prop gun, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's office. Hutchins was transported by helicopter to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, where she died. Souza was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, where he received emergency treatment for his injuries. He has subsequently left the hospital.In the email that IATSE Local 44 sent, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Pawluc said the event was "an accidental weapons discharge." Tribute pour in for Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot dead by Alec Baldwin "Local 44 has confirmed that the Props, Set Decoration, Special Effects and Construction Departments were staffed by New Mexico crew members. There were no Local 44 members on the call sheet. On behalf of Local 44`s Officers, Executive Board and Staff, our thoughts and prayers go out to Halyna and her family. We also send good thoughts to Joel and his family for a full recovery," Pawluc said. The movie was being filmed at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a popular production location south of Santa Fe. Baldwin was reportedly questioned by law enforcement. The Sheriff`s office in their statement said that Hutchins and Souza "were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor. "The production company initially reported on Thursday afternoon that the incident involved "blanks," but the Sheriff`s office later said that it was too soon to determine what type of round was used.The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, the parent union representing most U.S. production workers, also issued a statement, saying it was "heartbroken and devastated" by the tragedy. In their statement, the union said, "Our entire alliance mourns this unspeakable loss with Halyna`s family, friends, and the Rust crew. We are activating our partnerships across the industry to provide support and resources to our sisters, brothers, and kin." "Creating a culture of safety requires relentless vigilance from every one of us, day in and day out. Please, if you see something, say something. If you feel unsafe on set for any reason, including harassment, send us a tip via the IATSE Safety Hotline at 844-422-9273 or using our safety info app," they continued. 'Rust' also stars Frances Fisher, Jensen Ackles, Brady Noon and Travis Fimmel. In addition to featuring in the film, Baldwin is a co-producer on the upcoming project.New Mexico is a busy film location, and the Bonanza Creek Ranch has hosted productions including 'Hostiles', 'Cowboys & Aliens', '3:10 to Yuma', 'Appaloosa' and 'Longmire'.

Union claims prop gun on Alec Baldwin's film contained 'live single round'

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his independent feature ‘Rust’ and accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The director Joel Souza was injured in the same accident.&nbsp;

The ‘Rust’ was being filmed on the set in New Mexico when this took place. It is a popular production location south of Santa Fe.&nbsp;

Soon after the accident, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was transported by helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. She died there. Meanwhile, the director was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.

In a statement, the Sheriff’s office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.”

No one was arrested in the incident, and no charges have been filed, the office said.&nbsp;

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Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses and it remains an “open and active” investigation.

Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin is a co-producer on the film and plays infamous outlaw Rust, whose 13-year-old grandson is convicted of an accidental murder.&nbsp;

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Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his independent feature ‘Rust’ and accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The director Joel Souza was injured in the same accident.

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his independent feature ‘Rust’ and accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The director Joel Souza was injured in the same accident. The ‘Rust’ was being filmed on the set in New Mexico when this took place. It is a popular production location south of Santa Fe. Soon after the accident, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was transported by helicopter to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. She died there. Meanwhile, the director was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries. In a statement, the Sheriff’s office said in a statement that Hutchins and Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.” No one was arrested in the incident, and no charges have been filed, the office said. Also read: Courteney Cox tells her 'Scream' co-star that 'Friends' home is off limits, watch video Halle Berry on her directing debut with ‘Bruised': 'It’s f***ing hard' Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses and it remains an “open and active” investigation. Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin is a co-producer on the film and plays infamous outlaw Rust, whose 13-year-old grandson is convicted of an accidental murder. Also read: Cardi B & Penn Badgley are internet’s new BFFs, swap profile photos

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fires prop gun killing one on set, injuring another

Tributes have poured in for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died accidentally after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-hollywood-actor-alec-baldwin-fires-prop-gun-killing-one-on-set-injuring-another-422830">Alec Baldwin misfired</a> a prop gun on the set of his film 'Rust'. 
 
After the accident,&nbsp;Halyna&nbsp;was airlifted from the Bonanza Creek Ranch and was taken to the hospital, where she sadly died. 'Rust' director Joul Souza was also injured in the accidental shooting and, as per the police, is undergoing treatment.&nbsp;

After the tragic news surfaced, Hutchins’s friends, colleagues and fans paid tribute to her. 
 
Director Adam Egypt Mortimer, who worked with Hutchins on the 2020 superhero mystery-thriller 'Archenemy', tweeted: “I’m so sad about losing Halyna. And so infuriated that this could happen on a set. She was a brilliant talent who was absolutely committed to art and to film.”

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James Gunn, director of 'Suicide Squad' and other films, also posted on Twitter. "My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen," he wrote. "My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins &amp; her family."

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Hutchins’s friend and fellow cinematographer Elle Schneider called her a “rising star” in a tweet. "I will miss you my friend…. This is devastating," film producer James Cullen Bressack posted.

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“Halyna was shooting the Western Rust when she died,” Schneider wrote. “Women cinematographers have historically been kept from genre film, and it seems especially cruel that one of the rising stars who was able to break through had her life cut short on the kind of project we’ve been fighting for.” 
 
Born in 1979, Halyna was the daughter of military parents and grew up on a Soviet base ‘in the Arctic circle’.&nbsp; 
 
Halyna is a Los Angeles based union cinematographer who graduated from the AFI conservatory in 2015 and has since established a track record of successful narrative features. Halyna was selected as one of American Cinematographers’ Rising Stars of 2019, her website reads.&nbsp;

Tributes have poured in for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died accidentally after Alec Baldwin misfired a prop gun on the set of his film 'Rust'. After the accident, Halyna was airlifted from the Bonanza Creek Ranch and was taken to the hospital, where she sadly died.

Tributes have poured in for cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died accidentally after Alec Baldwin misfired a prop gun on the set of his film 'Rust'. After the accident, Halyna was airlifted from the Bonanza Creek Ranch and was taken to the hospital, where she sadly died. 'Rust' director Joul Souza was also injured in the accidental shooting and, as per the police, is undergoing treatment. After the tragic news surfaced, Hutchins’s friends, colleagues and fans paid tribute to her. Director Adam Egypt Mortimer, who worked with Hutchins on the 2020 superhero mystery-thriller 'Archenemy', tweeted: “I’m so sad about losing Halyna. And so infuriated that this could happen on a set. She was a brilliant talent who was absolutely committed to art and to film.” Halyna Hutchins, ARCHENEMY’s DP, has a brilliant mind for light and texture. Her tastes and sensibility of what is cinematic were a huge asset for executing our style — the grimy but beautiful feeling I referred to as ROMANTIC BRUTALSM. pic.twitter.com/3QfLdcIPoh — Adam Egypt Mortimer (@adamegypt) November 22, 2020 × James Gunn, director of 'Suicide Squad' and other films, also posted on Twitter. "My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen," he wrote. "My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family." My greatest fear is that someone will be fatally hurt on one of my sets. I pray this will never happen. My heart goes out to all of those affected by the tragedy today on Rust, especially Halyna Hutchins & her family. — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) October 22, 2021 × Hutchins’s friend and fellow cinematographer Elle Schneider called her a “rising star” in a tweet. "I will miss you my friend…. This is devastating," film producer James Cullen Bressack posted. Sick and devastated to hear that my friend and rockstar cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed on set today in New Mexico. I don't have words to describe this tragedy. I want answers. I want her family to somehow find peace among this horrific, horrific loss. pic.twitter.com/ElAQNMuQvR — 𝖊𝖑𝖑𝖊 𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖉𝖊𝖗 🕷️🕸️ (@elleschneider) October 22, 2021 × “Halyna was shooting the Western Rust when she died,” Schneider wrote. “Women cinematographers have historically been kept from genre film, and it seems especially cruel that one of the rising stars who was able to break through had her life cut short on the kind of project we’ve been fighting for.” Born in 1979, Halyna was the daughter of military parents and grew up on a Soviet base ‘in the Arctic circle’. Halyna is a Los Angeles based union cinematographer who graduated from the AFI conservatory in 2015 and has since established a track record of successful narrative features. Halyna was selected as one of American Cinematographers’ Rising Stars of 2019, her website reads.

Tribute pour in for Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot dead by Alec Baldwin