Alec Baldwin has spoken about the on-set tragedy that killed a crew member and wounded the director while it emerged the gun fired by the actor contained a “live round”.
Alec Baldwin has broken his silence after accidentally shooting a cinematographer dead on set.
Director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, 42, died from her injuries while director, 48, was hospitalised with a gunshot wound to his shoulder after the actor fired a prop gun during shooting on the film, Rust.
“There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours,” Baldwin said in a statement.
“I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family.
“My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.”
Hutchins’ grieving husband, Matthew, told the Daily Mail that he had spoken to Baldwin and that the actor was “being very supportive”.
Sources close to Baldwin told the New York Post the actor is “devastated” by the tragedy.
Insiders say Baldwin is so distraught after his prop weapon there are immediate concerns about his mental health.
A source close to the star told the New York Post, “
Alec is absolutely devastated, distraught, in shock and in disbelief how this could have happened.
“Yes, he can be hotheaded, but deep down Alec has a very good heart.
“But he’s a fragile guy, and we don’t know how he will ever his prop weapon there are immediate concerns about his mental health.
er come to terms with this.”
The tragic accident happened Thursday afternoon while Baldwin was filming the Western film Rust at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Sante Fe.
According to a report, the bullet Baldwin fired from the prop gun first struck director of photography Hutchins — then exited her body and hit director Souza’s clavicle.
The movie set was quickly locked down and Hutchins and Souza were rushed to a hospital via helicopter, according to the report. Hutchins died while being transported. Telegraph