"Safety is our priority". Thus Rust Movie, the production company of the film "Rust" on the set of which director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a bullet exploded by actor Alec Baldwin with a prop pistol, explains that it has launched an internal investigation. "While we are not aware of any on-set safety complaints, we would conduct an internal investigation into our procedures," a statement read.
These are insights parallel to those of the authorities who have not released much information on what happened, for example on the type of gun used or on what was happening while filming the scenes in Bonanza, New Mexico.
Early records show that Baldwin was handed a loaded gun by an assistant director who told him it was safe. The clerk, David Halls, did not know, however, that the weapon had real bullets.
"We are trying to accurately determine the details, what kind of bullet was in the weapon," explained Santa Fe sheriff's spokesman Juan Rios.
After the blow, the woman was rushed to hospital but died shortly after. While director Joel Souza, who was injured, was transported to the hospital in Santa Fe and then discharged.
Baldwin was overheard by the police and burst into tears when the interrogation was over. “There are no words to describe my shock - he wrote on Twitter - and my sadness for Halyna Hutchins, wife, mother and admired colleague. I am in contact with your husband, to offer him support. I am devastated for him, their son and for all those who loved her. "
Filming has obviously been suspended.
(Unioneonline / ss)
