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Alec Baldwin fires prop gun, killing cinematographer

AFP . Los Angeles
23 Oct 2021 00:00:00 | Update: 23 Oct 2021 00:18:57
Alec Baldwin fires prop gun, killing cinematographer

US actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on a film set in New Mexico, US law enforcement said Friday.

The incident took place on the set of ‘Rust, where Baldwin is playing the lead in a 19th century western about an accidental killing.

Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin,” the sheriff in Santa Fe said in a statement.

Hutchins, 42, was transported to hospital by helicopter but died of her wounds, while Souza, 48, was taken by ambulance and was receiving treatment.

He was later released from hospital, “Rust” actress Frances Fisher tweeted, citing a text from him.

“Baldwin was interviewed by detectives,” Santa Fe sheriff spokesman Juan Rios told AFP.

“He provided statements and answered their questions. He came in voluntarily and he left the building after he finished his interviews. No charges have been filed and no arrests have been made.”

The Santa Fe New Mexican published pictures of a distraught-looking Baldwin which it said were taken in the parking lot of the set after the tragedy.

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