Movie star Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots crew members with prop gun

Popular movie star, Alec Baldwin has fatally shot a cinematographer and injured a director during a tragic accident while filming his latest movie, ‘Rust’.

Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a hospital via Helicopter in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was shot in the stomach, reports said.

Meanwhile, the man injured has been confirmed to be the director of the film, Joel Souza, who is reported to have been hit in the shoulder.

Alec Baldwin accidentally shot the prop gun on set after it was declared safe for use.

However, the rifle had one live bullet in it.

A spokesperson for Baldwin confirmed that there was an accident on the set involving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks.

Local media reported that 63-year-old Baldwin was seen on Thursday October 21 outside the sheriff’s office in tears, but attempts to get comment from him were unsuccessful.

Santa Fe Sheriff’s department said in a statement:

“Santa Fe County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Bonanza Creek Ranch movie set of the western “Rust”, October 21, 2021, when an 911 caller reported a shooting on the set.

“The sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot on the set of Rust. Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of photography and Joel Souza, 48, director, were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 63, producer and actor.

“Ms Hutchins was transported, via helicopter, to University of New Mexico Hospital where she was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

“Mr Souza was transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Centre where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries.

“This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives,” Police said.

NP/Hauwa Abu