Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter after Halyna Hutchins died in Rust shooting-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro

Alec Baldwin is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter after the Rust shooting (Picture: AFP)

Alec Baldwin is set to be charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after the tragic shooting on the set of Rust, in 2021.

In 2021, the 30 Rock star accidentally discharged a gun on the set of the western movie, striking and killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. 

The 64-year-old has always maintained that he did not know there was a live round in the gun, which was being used as a prop for a scene.

After a lengthy investigation into the incident, New Mexico District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies confirmed that charges will be filed.

Armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will also be charged with two counts involuntary manslaughter.

The DA’s office has said that David Halls, who served as assistant director, signed a plea agreement for the charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon.

Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust in 2021 (Picture: Getty)

No charges will be filed specific to the non-fatal shooting of Rust director Joel Souza.

‘After a thorough review of the evidence and the laws of the state of New Mexico, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Alec Baldwin and other members of the Rust film crew,’ Carmack-Altwies said on Thursday, via Deadline.

‘On my watch, no one is above the law, and everyone deserves justice.’

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