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Prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins ‘contained live round’
The gun reportedly contained a live round (Picture: AP/Getty)
The prop gun that fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Alec Baldwin film Rust reportedly contained a ‘live round’.
In an email sent to the members of the IATSE Local 44 trade union, which covers prop masters, it was stated that Rust’s prop master was not a member of Local 44.
As reported by IndieWire, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Pawluc called the incident ’an accidental weapons discharge’ in the which ‘a live single round was accidentally fired on set by the principal actor, hitting both the Director of Photography, Local 600 member Halyna Hutchins, and Director Joel Souza.’
The email read: ‘Local 44 has confirmed that the Props, Set Decoration, Special Effects and Construction Departments were staffed by New Mexico crew members. There were no Local 44 members on the call sheet.’
Hutchins, 42, was reportedly shot in the stomach when Alec Baldwin, 63, discharged the prop gun during filming.
Director Joel Souza was also shot in the shoulder, although he has since been released from hospital.
Hutchins was rushed to the University of New Mexico Hospital by helicopter, but was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The Santa Fe Police Department confirmed they are investigating the incident, and that Baldwin willingly gave a statement.
No charges have been filed.
A spokesperson for Rust said: ‘The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today’s tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones.
‘We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation. We will be providing counselling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.’
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