Alec Baldwin fatal prop gun shooting on set under investigation: LIVE UPDATES
The 63-year-old Oscar nominee was rehearsing a scene for the Western film when he accidentally discharged a prop gun, resulting in the death of crew member Halyna Hutchins. Director Joel Souza was wounded but has since been released from a hospital.
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Two candlelight vigils were held in New Mexico on Saturday evening to honor cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
“Let’s all take a moment and gather together to honor Halyna and her accomplishments and grieve together as one. Please bring your own candle, and join together for a candlelight vigil for Halyna,” a statement from the Local 600 International Cinematographers Guild said.
Hutchins died Thursday after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of "Rust," in what he called a "tragic accident."
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The director injured in the shooting that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead has spoken out following his release from the hospital.
"I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague, Halyna," Souza told Fox News in a statement. "She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better. My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time.
"I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out….. It will surely aid in my recovery."
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A chapter of the International Cinematographers Guild in Hollywood has launched a GoFundMe page in memory of the late Halyna Hutchins.
“Local 600 mourns the passing of Halyna Hutchins, a Director of Photography who died from injuries sustained on the set of 'Rust' in New Mexico, on Thursday, October 21. Halyna is survived by her husband, Matthew, and her 9-year-old son. In memory of Halyna, Local 600 has set up this GoFundMe page to help raise funds for her family at this difficult time. We encourage you to donate if you can,” the page states.
As of this writing, over $98,000 has been raised.
ABC's "The Rookie" has decided to ban "live" weapons from its set following the fatal shooting that took place on the set of Alec Baldwin's "Rust" on Thursday.
The new policy is effective immediately, showrunner Alexi Hawley informed his staff on Friday, according to reports.
"As of today, it is now policy on The Rookie that all gunfire on set will be Air Soft guns with CG muzzle flashes added in post. There will be no more ‘live’ weapons on the show," his memo states via The Hollywood Reporter.
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Hailey Baldwin was spotted sitting courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns basketball game at the Staples Center on Friday night. She was joined by her husband, Justin Bieber, and model Kendall Jenner.
On Friday, Baldwin commented on the “Rust” shooting involving her uncle, actor Alec Baldwin.
"Sending all my love to the family of Halyna Hutchins. This is a truly unimaginable and devastating tragedy. My thoughts are also with Joel Souza as he recovers. I am absolutely heartbroken for everyone involved," she wrote on her Instagram Story.
An assistant director on the New Mexico movie set of the movie "Rust" claimed that a gun being handed to actor Alec Baldwin on Thursday was unloaded, a search warrant filed in a Santa Fe court said, according to reports.
"Cold gun," assistant director Dave Halls announced at the time, using lingo for an unloaded firearm, before a rehearsal for the movie, The Associated Press reported.
Soon afterward, court filings say, Baldwin pulled the trigger of the firearm, fatally wounding cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
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One projectile from a firearm used by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie "Rust" on Thursday went through the body of the film’s cinematographer before striking the film’s director, according to reports.
Both the New York Post and the Hollywood website Showbiz 411 claimed they received first-hand accounts from eyewitnesses to the tragic shooting in New Mexico that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the wounding of director Joel Souza.
After the incident, Baldwin appeared to be in shock, a source told Showbiz 411.
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Debra Messing is coming to the swift defense of Alec Baldwin after Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of his western film "Rust" and shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza.
The "Will & Grace" actress, 53, issued a response to a conservative pundit who tweeted that a headline stating, "Alec Baldwin kills person with gun, criminal investigation underway," was "accurate."
"It is absolutely NOT," Messing replied. "A prop gun was handed to him. He used it in the scene. Then a catastrophic event happened where Halnya [sic] Hutchins lost her life and Joel Souza was injured. I am praying for all of their families."
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While the police are still investigating the fatal accident, many are left wondering how a prop firearm could leave someone dead and what type of safety protocols were in place to prevent this from happening.
Fox News spoke to experts in the props and weapons field about the incident.
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