Prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin kills woman on set
- 3 years ago
Actor Alec Baldwin accidentally killed a cinematographer on set of an indie film titled "Rust" after firing a prop gun on Thursday.
That's according to authorities who say he also wounded the film's director, Joel Souza.
Police in New Mexico confirmed in a statement, “Two individuals were shot on the set of 'Rust.' Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of photography, and Joel Souza, 48, director.”
Authorities added that Hutchins was flown by helicopter to the University of New Mexico hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Video via Reuters
That's according to authorities who say he also wounded the film's director, Joel Souza.
Police in New Mexico confirmed in a statement, “Two individuals were shot on the set of 'Rust.' Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of photography, and Joel Souza, 48, director.”
Authorities added that Hutchins was flown by helicopter to the University of New Mexico hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Video via Reuters