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Alec Baldwin’s wife Hilaria shared photo of actor on Rust set hours before fatal prop gun shooting
Alec Baldwin looked tired during a video call before his prop gun misfired on set and led to the death of Halyna Hutchins (Picture: AP/Getty/@Frances_Fisher/@alecbaldwininsta)
Actor Alec Baldwin was seen looking tired during a FaceTime call with his wife Hilaria, before he accidentally fatally shot a crewmember on the set of his movie Rust.
The 63-year-old actor fired off a prop gun on set of the western in New Mexico on Thursday.
It hit cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, killing her at the age of 42, while the film’s director Joel Souza was also left injured.
In an Instagram story image shared by his wife three hours before the incident, the 30 Rock star had visible bags under his eyes and appeared drawn during the conversation.
The actor had his blue face mask tucked around his chin and appeared to be sitting in a car.
Hours later, authorities responded to an incident at Bonanza Creek at around 1:50pm following 911 calls indicating someone had been shot on set.
The actor had visible bags under his eyes in the image shared by wife Hilarie Badlwin (Picture: Hilaria Baldwin/Instagram)
According to People, Hutchins was airlifted to the University of New Mexico Hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Rust actress Frances Fisher has confirmed that director Souza, 48, has been released from hospital.
Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins died from her injuries after the accidental shooting (Picture: Fred Hayes/Getty Images for SAGindie)
Production company Rust Movies Productions LLC addressed the incident in a statement, which read: ‘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.’
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A spokesperson from the Sante Fe Sheriff’s Department also stated: ‘Mr Baldwin was questioned by investigators and released. No arrests or charges have been filed.
‘This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives.’
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