Female Crewmember Dies After Prop Gun Misfire On New Mexico Set Of Alec Baldwin Film ‘Rust’, Sheriff Confirms; One Other Hospitalized : entertainment

Deadline beforehand heard from sources {that a} principal castmember cocked a gun throughout a rehearsal, unaware that there have been dwell rounds in it, hitting two folks, a person and a lady. The person was hit within the shoulder, whereas the girl was airlifted to the hospital for abdomen surgical procedure. A manufacturing spokesperson from Rust Film Productions LLC instructed Deadline, “There was an accident right this moment on the New Mexico set of Rust involving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks. 

This sounds horrible. RIP.

Edit: Updates

The Sante Fe, New Mexico Sheriff’s Division has confirmed that Alec Baldwin “discharged” the prop gun that killed one Rust crew member and injured director Joel Souza. Director of Pictures Halyna Hutchins died not lengthy after being transported to a hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Right here’s the total assertion from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s division:

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies have been dispatched to the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set of the western “Rust”, October 21, 2021, when an 911 caller reported a taking pictures on the set.

The sheriff’s workplace confirms that two people have been shot on the set of Rust. Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of images and Joel Souza, 48, director, have been shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor.

Ms. Hutchins was transported, through helicopter, to College of New Mexico Hospital the place she was pronounced lifeless by medical personnel. Mr. Souza was transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical heart the place he’s present process remedy for his accidents.

This investigation stays open and lively. No costs have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses proceed to be interviewed by detectives.

Deadline earlier reported that Felony investigators have been referred to as to the scene with sources informing us {that a} principal castmember cocked a gun, hitting a person, 42 and lady, 42, on set. The castmember we’re instructed was unaware about the kind of ammunition within the gun.