Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun and killed a woman on a set
The incident occurred during the filming of the movie "Rust" in the state of New Mexico.
The actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that left a dead woman and an injured woman on Thursday while filming a scene from the movie "Rust" in the state of New Mexico, authorities reported.
Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins, 42, was injured when "a prop gun was fired by Alec Baldwin, producer and actor," the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Hutchins "was transported by helicopter to the Hospital of the University of New Mexico, where she was declared dead by medical personnel," the text added.
"Rust" director Joel Souza, 48, was injured. He "was transported by ambulance" to a medical center for emergency treatment.
The incident occurred at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a famous movie location in the United States, where "Cowboys & Aliens" and "Longmire" have also been recorded.
The sheriff's office said no charges have been filed for the incident, while an investigation was opened, with witnesses being interviewed by detectives.
“According to investigators, it appears that the scene being filmed involved the use of a prop pistol when it was fired. Detectives are investigating how and what type of projectile was fired, ”adds the text.
The patrols headed to the crash site in the early afternoon, after receiving an emergency request.
"Production has been discontinued for now. The safety of our cast and crew is our highest priority, ”said Baldwin's team, the film's co-producer, as quoted by KOB television.
Film sets usually have rules for the use of prop weapons, but accidents have been recorded.
One of the most famous was when Brandon Lee, son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, died during the filming of "The Raven" after being shot with a weapon that was supposed to shoot fake bullets.
"Rust" is a western movie starring Baldwin and directed by Joel Souza. In the production, Baldwin plays Harland Rust, an outlaw whose grandson is charged with murder, and with whom he flees when he is sentenced to hang for the crime.
Baldwin has acted in movies and on television shows since the 1980s.
In addition to a number of major roles, including "The Hunt for Red October," and appearances in the "Mission Impossible" franchise, Baldwin has voiced animated characters on hits like "The Boss Baby."
He has collected fans for his portrayal of former President Donald Trump on the comedy show "Saturday Night Live," which earned him a Primetime Emmy.
