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Alec Baldwin Distraught After Movie Crew Member Shot Dead

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Alec Baldwin stated that he is cooperating with authorities and communicating with the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who died Thursday in an apparent prop gun accident.

According to investigators, Baldwin shot and killed Hutchins and injured another crew member, director Joel Souza, on the set of the film “Rust,” which Baldwin is both starring in and directing. Baldwin reportedly shot the two crew members accidentally with the prop gun.

“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,” Baldwin said in a pair of tweets sent out from the account of his nonprofit, the Hilaria and Alec Baldwin Foundation.

The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office issued a statement following the shooting on Thursday. The event is being investigated by law police, and no charges have been filed. The statement read as follows:

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, 68, 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 center 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.

Baldwin was questioned by local police officers in the aftermath of the event. Additionally, paparazzi spotted the actor in a parking lot, seeming distraught and leaning over.

“A distraught Alec Baldwin, after he accidentally shot & killed the cinematographer on the set of his new movie, & wounded the writer-director. How on earth could this have happened?” British pundit Piers Morgan said in a tweet with two photos of Baldwin.

This is truly a heartbreaking story.

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