Lawyers blamed Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting on the set of Western film Rust&nbsp;in opening statements Thursday, as they defended the movie's armourer from prosecutors' allegations she was "unprofessional and sloppy."&nbsp;

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins&nbsp;died from her injuries after being hit by a live round fired from a gun Baldwin was holding during a rehearsal in New Mexico in 2021.

Baldwin, the lead actor and a producer on Rust,&nbsp;is awaiting his own manslaughter trial at the same Santa Fe court. He has pleaded not guilty and insisted he did not pull the trigger, saying that as an actor, he should have been able to rely on the professionals around him.

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But the Hollywood A-lister was at the heart of arguments made by the defence for armourer Hannah Gutierrez, who was responsible for weapons on set and is the first person to go on trial over the tragedy.

"Mr Baldwin, one of the lead producers, head actor on the movie -- he really controlled the set. You're going to hear that he violated some of the most basic gun safety rules you can ever learn," said defence lawyer Jason Bowles.

"He violated all of those. It wasn't Miss Gutierrez-Reed. It was Mr Baldwin."

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Gutierrez, also known as Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has denied involuntary manslaughter.

The prosecution opened its case by portraying Gutierrez&nbsp;as consistently "unprofessional and sloppy."&nbsp;

Prosecutor Jason Lewis alleged Gutierrez failed to properly check Baldwin's gun, frequently rushed or skipped safety procedures, and routinely left guns and ammo unattended on set.

A crime scene technician said real bullets had been found loose alongside fake rounds atop a "prop cart," and tucked into holsters used by actors including Baldwin.

"The evidence will show that the defendant treated the safety protocols as if they were optional, rather than that people's lives counted on her doing her job correctly," said Lewis.

- 'Are they OK?' -

Introducing their first witnesses -- two police officers -- prosecutors showed graphic footage taken from their bodycams of some of Hutchins' final moments, as she lay barely moving on the floor of the movie set's chapel, being treated by medics.

By her side director Joel Souza, who was also shot but survived, is heard in the video groaning in severe pain, while a silent Hutchins is carried out and loaded into an ambulance.

A second video showed Gutierrez panicking and repeating "Oh my God," "Sorry" and "Are they OK?" as she hands the gun to police, before being asked to wait alone in a police car, where she begins hyperventilating.&nbsp;

Attending court Thursday, Gutierrez -- dressed in a dark gray suit jacket and pants, and with her formerly bright purple-and-green hair now a natural brown -- looked composed as she watched the video, and did not speak.

One of the key questions surrounding the death of Hutchins is how a live bullet found its way onto the set and into Baldwin's gun.

Prosecutors displayed a photo of Gutierrez that they said showed a live round in a case resting on her lap more than a week before the incident.

"This means that the live ammunition could not have been... supplied by somebody other than Miss Gutierrez," said Lewis.&nbsp;

But defence lawyer Bowles disputed the evidence, arguing it is not possible to distinguish a live round from a dummy round purely on the evidence of photos.

- 'Scapegoat' -

The trial is the latest attempt to hold someone accountable for an on-set tragedy that shocked Hollywood and led to calls for a tightening of rules around the use of firearms in movies.

Bowles pointed to alleged gaps in evidence collected by police investigating the incident, and said the movie's producers wanted to make Gutierrez a "scapegoat."

He said Gutierrez had been tasked with two jobs: props assistant and armourer.

She had been performing tasks like rolling "cowboy cigarettes" instead of being allowed to spend time on weapons safety, he told jurors.

Evidence would show that having "a part-time armorer" on a film with so many weapons was "a terrible idea, but that's what they did," said Bowles.

"The primary thing here was 'rush, get this done, so we get the money,'" he added. "And that's all on production. And Mr. Baldwin is one of the primary producers."

The Gutierrez trial is expected to last two weeks. Baldwin could appear in court for his own trial within months.

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Lawyers blamed Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting on the set of Western film Rust in opening statements Thursday, as they defended the movie's armourer from prosecutors' allegations she was "unprofessional and sloppy.

Lawyers blamed Alec Baldwin for the fatal shooting on the set of Western film Rust in opening statements Thursday, as they defended the movie's armourer from prosecutors' allegations she was "unprofessional and sloppy." Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died from her injuries after being hit by a live round fired from a gun Baldwin was holding during a rehearsal in New Mexico in 2021. Baldwin, the lead actor and a producer on Rust, is awaiting his own manslaughter trial at the same Santa Fe court. He has pleaded not guilty and insisted he did not pull the trigger, saying that as an actor, he should have been able to rely on the professionals around him. Wendy Williams health update: What is primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia? But the Hollywood A-lister was at the heart of arguments made by the defence for armourer Hannah Gutierrez, who was responsible for weapons on set and is the first person to go on trial over the tragedy. "Mr Baldwin, one of the lead producers, head actor on the movie -- he really controlled the set. You're going to hear that he violated some of the most basic gun safety rules you can ever learn," said defence lawyer Jason Bowles. "He violated all of those. It wasn't Miss Gutierrez-Reed. It was Mr Baldwin." ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ cast to reunite at 2024 SAG Awards Gutierrez, also known as Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, has denied involuntary manslaughter. The prosecution opened its case by portraying Gutierrez as consistently "unprofessional and sloppy." Prosecutor Jason Lewis alleged Gutierrez failed to properly check Baldwin's gun, frequently rushed or skipped safety procedures, and routinely left guns and ammo unattended on set. A crime scene technician said real bullets had been found loose alongside fake rounds atop a "prop cart," and tucked into holsters used by actors including Baldwin. "The evidence will show that the defendant treated the safety protocols as if they were optional, rather than that people's lives counted on her doing her job correctly," said Lewis. - 'Are they OK?' - Introducing their first witnesses -- two police officers -- prosecutors showed graphic footage taken from their bodycams of some of Hutchins' final moments, as she lay barely moving on the floor of the movie set's chapel, being treated by medics. By her side director Joel Souza, who was also shot but survived, is heard in the video groaning in severe pain, while a silent Hutchins is carried out and loaded into an ambulance. A second video showed Gutierrez panicking and repeating "Oh my God," "Sorry" and "Are they OK?" as she hands the gun to police, before being asked to wait alone in a police car, where she begins hyperventilating. Attending court Thursday, Gutierrez -- dressed in a dark gray suit jacket and pants, and with her formerly bright purple-and-green hair now a natural brown -- looked composed as she watched the video, and did not speak. One of the key questions surrounding the death of Hutchins is how a live bullet found its way onto the set and into Baldwin's gun. Prosecutors displayed a photo of Gutierrez that they said showed a live round in a case resting on her lap more than a week before the incident. "This means that the live ammunition could not have been... supplied by somebody other than Miss Gutierrez," said Lewis. But defence lawyer Bowles disputed the evidence, arguing it is not possible to distinguish a live round from a dummy round purely on the evidence of photos. - 'Scapegoat' - The trial is the latest attempt to hold someone accountable for an on-set tragedy that shocked Hollywood and led to calls for a tightening of rules around the use of firearms in movies. Bowles pointed to alleged gaps in evidence collected by police investigating the incident, and said the movie's producers wanted to make Gutierrez a "scapegoat." He said Gutierrez had been tasked with two jobs: props assistant and armourer. She had been performing tasks like rolling "cowboy cigarettes" instead of being allowed to spend time on weapons safety, he told jurors. Evidence would show that having "a part-time armorer" on a film with so many weapons was "a terrible idea, but that's what they did," said Bowles. "The primary thing here was 'rush, get this done, so we get the money,'" he added. "And that's all on production. And Mr. Baldwin is one of the primary producers." The Gutierrez trial is expected to last two weeks. Baldwin could appear in court for his own trial within months.

Rust shooting: Lawyers pin blame on Alec Baldwin as film armourer trial opens

The weapons supervisor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust” was charged Thursday with evidence tampering for allegedly passing drugs to someone else on the day of the shooting.

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed “did transfer narcotics to another person with the intent to prevent the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of herself.” the special prosecutors appointed in the case said in a Santa Fe County court filing. They gave no further details.

Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney Jason Bowles called the move “retaliatory and vindictive.”

“It is shocking that after 20 months of investigation, the special prosecutor now throws in a completely new charge against Ms Gutierrez Reed, with no prior notice or any witness statements, lab reports, or evidence to support it,” Bowles said in a statement.

Gutierrez-Reed is the sole remaining defendant in the case after prosecutors in April dropped an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, who was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killed her and injured director Joel Souza on Oct. 21, 2021. Prosecutors can still refile charges against Baldwin.

The new charge comes a week after prosecutors alleged in a court filing that Gutierrez-Reed was drinking and smoking marijuana in the evenings during the filming of “Rust” and was likely hungover on the day a live bullet was placed into the gun Baldwin used.

Bowles called that allegation “character assassination” from prosecutors with a weak case that the defence has asked a judge to dismiss.

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In his own filing Thursday, Bowles revealed that he had been accidentally included in an email to District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies from her lead investigator in the case, who slammed the law enforcement response to the shooting.

“The conduct of the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office during and after their initial investigation is reprehensible and unprofessional to a degree I still have no words for,” Robert Schilling wrote in the email, in which he said he will be stepping down so special prosecutors can use their own investigator. “Not I or 200 more proficient investigators than I can/could clean up the mess delivered to your office.”

Bowles said in his filing that the email demonstrates the weakness of the case against his client. He said it suggests that the prosecution has been withholding evidence from the defence.

Emails seeking comment from the Sheriff’s Office and the special prosecutors were not immediately returned.

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The weapons supervisor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust” was charged Thursday with evidence tampering for allegedly passing drugs to someone else on the day of the shooting.

The weapons supervisor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the New Mexico set of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust” was charged Thursday with evidence tampering for allegedly passing drugs to someone else on the day of the shooting. Hannah Gutierrez-Reed “did transfer narcotics to another person with the intent to prevent the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of herself.” the special prosecutors appointed in the case said in a Santa Fe County court filing. They gave no further details. Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney Jason Bowles called the move “retaliatory and vindictive.” “It is shocking that after 20 months of investigation, the special prosecutor now throws in a completely new charge against Ms Gutierrez Reed, with no prior notice or any witness statements, lab reports, or evidence to support it,” Bowles said in a statement. Gutierrez-Reed is the sole remaining defendant in the case after prosecutors in April dropped an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, who was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killed her and injured director Joel Souza on Oct. 21, 2021. Prosecutors can still refile charges against Baldwin. The new charge comes a week after prosecutors alleged in a court filing that Gutierrez-Reed was drinking and smoking marijuana in the evenings during the filming of “Rust” and was likely hungover on the day a live bullet was placed into the gun Baldwin used. Bowles called that allegation “character assassination” from prosecutors with a weak case that the defence has asked a judge to dismiss. Also read: Kesha and Dr Luke settle decade-long legal battle out of court; read their official statements In his own filing Thursday, Bowles revealed that he had been accidentally included in an email to District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies from her lead investigator in the case, who slammed the law enforcement response to the shooting. “The conduct of the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office during and after their initial investigation is reprehensible and unprofessional to a degree I still have no words for,” Robert Schilling wrote in the email, in which he said he will be stepping down so special prosecutors can use their own investigator. “Not I or 200 more proficient investigators than I can/could clean up the mess delivered to your office.” Bowles said in his filing that the email demonstrates the weakness of the case against his client. He said it suggests that the prosecution has been withholding evidence from the defence. Emails seeking comment from the Sheriff’s Office and the special prosecutors were not immediately returned. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rust weapons supervisor charged with dumping drugs on day of Alec Baldwin shooting

The case surrounding Alec Baldwin's tragic shooting incident, where a cinematographer called Halyna Hutchins lost her life during a rehearsal in New Mexico over a year and a half ago, remains shrouded in mystery. Despite their latest court filing suggesting that weapons expert Hannah Gutierrez-Reed may be responsible for introducing the live rounds, prosecutors have yet to provide substantial evidence. In an attempt to build their case, the Associated Press reported, they are now arguing that an evening of indulgence in alcohol and marijuana impaired Gutierrez-Reed's judgment, potentially compromising set safety. However, Gutierrez-Reed's legal team contends that prosecutors are resorting to character assassination, while skeptical legal experts question the viability of such a strategy.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in the Rust shooting case?</h2>

On October 21, 2021, a bullet fired by Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico near Santa Fe set of the movie hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. The gun was a prop and Baldwin was told it was "cold" (without ammunition). While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not.

<h2>Do&nbsp;the prosecution's arguments hold any water?</h2>

Observers closely following the case note that the prosecution's statements in response to a defence motion lack specificity and could prove challenging to substantiate. Prosecutors claim to have witnesses who will testify to Gutierrez-Reed's drinking and marijuana use during the filming of Rust. However, she was never tested, leaving uncertainty about the evidence that could support the allegation of her potential impairment while loading the live bullet into the actor's revolver.

John Day, a criminal defence attorney based in Santa Fe, points out that prosecutors have not explicitly stated impairment but rather used the colloquial term "hungover," which allows for multiple interpretations. The absence of a clear explanation regarding the presence of live rounds on set further complicates the situation.

Gutierrez-Reed's preliminary hearing is scheduled for August, during which a judge will determine if there is sufficient probable cause for the charges to proceed. Meanwhile, prosecutors anticipate deciding whether to recharge Baldwin within the next 60 days, pending the outcome of a gun analysis.

In April, the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, who also served as a producer on the film, was dismissed due to new evidence and the need for further investigation.

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Ted Spaulding, an Atlanta attorney not involved in the case, highlights that while proving active impairment would make negligence arguments easier, prosecutors can still contend that alcohol, drug use, and potential hangover contributed to negligence.

Ultimately, the crux of the matter hinges on whether credible evidence exists to establish a link between impaired judgment and the shooting incident. The absence of immediate testing following the tragedy leaves prosecutors with no concrete proof of marijuana use in Gutierrez-Reed's system, aside from witness testimonies.

Miguel Custodio, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, suggests that the prosecution's insinuation of Gutierrez-Reed being hungover might actually work in the defence's favor, given the pattern of sloppiness surrounding the case. Describing her as "probably hungover" appears to be a tenuous assumption, further calling into question the prosecution's approach.

<h2>What is Rust all about?</h2>

In the lawless landscape of 1880s Kansas, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust emerges from his seclusion with a singular purpose: to save his young grandson Lucas from the gallows. Lucas, only thirteen years old, finds himself facing a grim fate, condemned to hang for an unintentional killing. Determined to protect his flesh and blood, Rust embarks on a treacherous mission to rescue Lucas and ensure his survival. Apart from Baldwin, the film also stars Travis Fimmel, Patrick Scott McDermott, Frances Fisher, and Josh Hopkins.

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The case surrounding Alec Baldwin's tragic shooting incident, where a cinematographer called Halyna Hutchins lost her life during a rehearsal in New Mexico over a year and a half ago, remains shrouded in mystery.

The case surrounding Alec Baldwin's tragic shooting incident, where a cinematographer called Halyna Hutchins lost her life during a rehearsal in New Mexico over a year and a half ago, remains shrouded in mystery. Despite their latest court filing suggesting that weapons expert Hannah Gutierrez-Reed may be responsible for introducing the live rounds, prosecutors have yet to provide substantial evidence. In an attempt to build their case, the Associated Press reported, they are now arguing that an evening of indulgence in alcohol and marijuana impaired Gutierrez-Reed's judgment, potentially compromising set safety. However, Gutierrez-Reed's legal team contends that prosecutors are resorting to character assassination, while skeptical legal experts question the viability of such a strategy. What happened in the Rust shooting case? On October 21, 2021, a bullet fired by Baldwin on the Bonanza City, New Mexico near Santa Fe set of the movie hit Hutchins and writer-director Joel Souza. The gun was a prop and Baldwin was told it was "cold" (without ammunition). While Souza survived his injuries, Hutchins did not. Do the prosecution's arguments hold any water? Observers closely following the case note that the prosecution's statements in response to a defence motion lack specificity and could prove challenging to substantiate. Prosecutors claim to have witnesses who will testify to Gutierrez-Reed's drinking and marijuana use during the filming of Rust. However, she was never tested, leaving uncertainty about the evidence that could support the allegation of her potential impairment while loading the live bullet into the actor's revolver. John Day, a criminal defence attorney based in Santa Fe, points out that prosecutors have not explicitly stated impairment but rather used the colloquial term "hungover," which allows for multiple interpretations. The absence of a clear explanation regarding the presence of live rounds on set further complicates the situation. Gutierrez-Reed's preliminary hearing is scheduled for August, during which a judge will determine if there is sufficient probable cause for the charges to proceed. Meanwhile, prosecutors anticipate deciding whether to recharge Baldwin within the next 60 days, pending the outcome of a gun analysis. In April, the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, who also served as a producer on the film, was dismissed due to new evidence and the need for further investigation. Ted Spaulding, an Atlanta attorney not involved in the case, highlights that while proving active impairment would make negligence arguments easier, prosecutors can still contend that alcohol, drug use, and potential hangover contributed to negligence. Ultimately, the crux of the matter hinges on whether credible evidence exists to establish a link between impaired judgment and the shooting incident. The absence of immediate testing following the tragedy leaves prosecutors with no concrete proof of marijuana use in Gutierrez-Reed's system, aside from witness testimonies. Miguel Custodio, a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, suggests that the prosecution's insinuation of Gutierrez-Reed being hungover might actually work in the defence's favor, given the pattern of sloppiness surrounding the case. Describing her as "probably hungover" appears to be a tenuous assumption, further calling into question the prosecution's approach. What is Rust all about? In the lawless landscape of 1880s Kansas, the notorious outlaw Harland Rust emerges from his seclusion with a singular purpose: to save his young grandson Lucas from the gallows. Lucas, only thirteen years old, finds himself facing a grim fate, condemned to hang for an unintentional killing. Determined to protect his flesh and blood, Rust embarks on a treacherous mission to rescue Lucas and ensure his survival. Apart from Baldwin, the film also stars Travis Fimmel, Patrick Scott McDermott, Frances Fisher, and Josh Hopkins. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Alec Baldwin shooting case: Prosecutors struggle to solve the mystery of live rounds

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Baldwin, speaking with reporters for the first time since he accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun he was told was not loaded, said he had been told not to comment on the investigation by authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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"I'm not allowed to make any comments because it`s an ongoing investigation," the actor told reporters in an impromptu roadside conversation with photographers and camera crews who had located him in a small town in Vermont. 
 
"We are eagerly awaiting the sheriff`s department telling us what their investigation has yielded," Baldwin said.

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Hutchins, 42, was killed and Joel Souza, the director of the indie Western movie 'Rust', was wounded when Baldwin fired a gun loaded with a real bullet during a rehearsal on the set on Oct. 21. Baldwin had been told the gun was safe.

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No charges have been filed against anyone and the Santa Fe Sheriff`s Department has said its investigation will take time to complete. It remains unclear how live ammunition found its way onto the set. 
 
Baldwin called Hutchins his friend and said her family was "overwhelmed with grief". 
 
"There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time, but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion episode," he said. 
 
The incident has led to calls by some&nbsp;in the industry for real guns, which usually carry blanks or dummy bullets, to be banned on movie and television sets. Baldwin said he supported the efforts.

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"I do know that an ongoing effort to limit the use of firearms on film sets is something I`m extremely interested in," Baldwin said. "Some new measures have to be taken." 
 
"I`m not an expert in this field. So whatever other people decide is the best way to go, in terms of protecting people`s safety on film sets, I`m all in favor of and I will cooperate with that in any way that I can." 
 
Baldwin, best known for the TV comedy '30 Rock', and his wife Hilaria have six children. He asked the media to stop following him and his family.

Alec Baldwin on Saturday described the fatal shooting on the set of his movie as a 'one in a trillion episode' and said he supports limits on the use of real guns in films and television shows.

Alec Baldwin on Saturday described the fatal shooting on the set of his movie as a 'one in a trillion episode' and said he supports limits on the use of real guns in films and television shows. Baldwin, speaking with reporters for the first time since he accidentally killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun he was told was not loaded, said he had been told not to comment on the investigation by authorities in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Also read: Gun not thoroughly checked before Alec Baldwin fired fatal shot "I'm not allowed to make any comments because it`s an ongoing investigation," the actor told reporters in an impromptu roadside conversation with photographers and camera crews who had located him in a small town in Vermont. "We are eagerly awaiting the sheriff`s department telling us what their investigation has yielded," Baldwin said. Also read: Alec Baldwin spotted shopping in Vermont amid ‘Rust’ shooting investigation Hutchins, 42, was killed and Joel Souza, the director of the indie Western movie 'Rust', was wounded when Baldwin fired a gun loaded with a real bullet during a rehearsal on the set on Oct. 21. Baldwin had been told the gun was safe. Also read: Donald Trump Jr sells t-shirts mocking Alec Baldwin's shooting accident No charges have been filed against anyone and the Santa Fe Sheriff`s Department has said its investigation will take time to complete. It remains unclear how live ammunition found its way onto the set. Baldwin called Hutchins his friend and said her family was "overwhelmed with grief". "There are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time, but nothing like this. This is a one in a trillion episode," he said. The incident has led to calls by some in the industry for real guns, which usually carry blanks or dummy bullets, to be banned on movie and television sets. Baldwin said he supported the efforts. Also read: Hollywood to ban 'live' weapons on film/TV sets after Alec Baldwin's mishap? "I do know that an ongoing effort to limit the use of firearms on film sets is something I`m extremely interested in," Baldwin said. "Some new measures have to be taken." "I`m not an expert in this field. So whatever other people decide is the best way to go, in terms of protecting people`s safety on film sets, I`m all in favor of and I will cooperate with that in any way that I can." Baldwin, best known for the TV comedy '30 Rock', and his wife Hilaria have six children. He asked the media to stop following him and his family.

Alec Baldwin calls movie shooting death 'one in a trillion episode'

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

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Hollywood star Alec Baldwin’s accidental gun firing incident on the set of his film ‘Rust’ that led to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured the director after a prop gun—loaded with ammunition—accidently fired.

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Kangana wrote on her Instagram stories, “This is so horrible!! Note for all the people working in films, dealing with various stunts, weapons and explosives… your mistakes can cause someone their life… tragic.”

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“Today two people were shot on a film set one of them died immediately... like other leading actors, I too have had many accidents while filming stunts ... some of them were near death experiences and mostly it was someone else's carelessness ... many stuntmen and occasionally actors die on film sets every year... This is so wrong ... in Indian films action protocols prep and execution is even more primitive ... Hope our film bodies look in to it and prevent such mishaps” she added on her Instagram feed.

 
According to reports, Alec Baldwin was handed over a loaded gun by an assistant director during the shoot of the film. Minutes later, the actor fatally shot the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins that was loaded with ammunition. Following this, director Joel Souza was also injured in the accidental shooting.&nbsp;

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Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Hollywood star Alec Baldwin’s accidental gun firing incident on the set of his film ‘Rust’ that led to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured the director after a prop gun—loaded with ammunition—accidently fired.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Hollywood star Alec Baldwin’s accidental gun firing incident on the set of his film ‘Rust’ that led to the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured the director after a prop gun—loaded with ammunition—accidently fired. Kangana wrote on her Instagram stories, “This is so horrible!! Note for all the people working in films, dealing with various stunts, weapons and explosives… your mistakes can cause someone their life… tragic.” Also read: Dune review: A visual masterpiece on life, culture far ahead of our times “Today two people were shot on a film set one of them died immediately... like other leading actors, I too have had many accidents while filming stunts ... some of them were near death experiences and mostly it was someone else's carelessness ... many stuntmen and occasionally actors die on film sets every year... This is so wrong ... in Indian films action protocols prep and execution is even more primitive ... Hope our film bodies look in to it and prevent such mishaps” she added on her Instagram feed. According to reports, Alec Baldwin was handed over a loaded gun by an assistant director during the shoot of the film. Minutes later, the actor fatally shot the cinematographer Halyna Hutchins that was loaded with ammunition. Following this, director Joel Souza was also injured in the accidental shooting. Also read: Alec Baldwin heart-broken over prop gun accident reported on movie set

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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."

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