A crew member was accidentially killed after actor Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of the movie, Rust, which was being filmed in New Mexico. Director Sidra Smith (twin sister of Tasha Smith) mourns the death of the slain crew member, director of photography Halyna Hutchins. Meanwhile, actress Reagan Gomez questions how this even happened.
Director of Photography, Halyna Hutchins, was accidentally killed and director, Joel Souza, was injured after actor Alec Baldwin reportedly discharged a prop firearm while shooting scenes on the set of the movie Rust, in New Mexico. Rust is a Western film set in the 1880s that stars Alec Baldwin, Travis Fimmel and Jensen Ackles.
According to reports, the 42-year-old cinematographer was transported to the hospital via helicopter and was pronounced dead at the University of New Mexico Hospital. The 48-year-old director was transported to Christus St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center by ambulance for care. As of now, details about his condition haven't been released.
"According to investigators it appears that the scene being filmed involved the use of a prop firearm when it was discharged," the statement said. "Detectives are investigating how and what type of projectile was discharged."
We can't imagine the shock and horror that raced through the set after the cast and crew realized people were hurt. It’s unclear if shrapnel from a misfired prop gun or actual bullets caused the tragedy.
Halyna Hutchins was the cinematographer for casting director Sidra Smith's A Luv Tale. On Instagram, Sidra posted a heartfelt tribute about Halyna and the devestation she felt when she first heard the news about her untimely passing.
"I just found out DEVASTATING news," Sidra wrote in the caption of a picture of herself with Halyna. "My cinematographer for #aluvtale @halynahutchins was killed in a terribly tragic accident on the film set of Rust. This breaks my heart into pieces. We spoke when she was headed to shoot this film. She was so happy and i was so happy for her. It’s hard out here for women cinematographers and this was a HUGE opportunity for her. She was so young and so talented. Halyna and i spent so much time together. She was so beautifully gracious and words can not express how supportive she was to me. She loved black women, loved Harlem, was SUCH a hard worker. We laughed. This woman was AMAZING. Halyna had a beautiful son and husband. God bless her beautiful heart and soul. Life is so short. You never know when. This has me so so sad.
"Rest in peace, my beautiful sister. I will be forever grateful to you. #halynahutchins"
I’m so so sad. My heart is broken.
— Sidra Smith (@sidrasmith) October 22, 2021
On Twitter, Sidra tweeted, "My heart is broken."
Actresses Reagan Gomez and Holly Robinson Peete pondered how on earth this happened:
This story is devastating. How in the world does this happen?
— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) October 22, 2021
"This story is devastating. How in the world does this happen?," she tweeted.
This is just so horrific and disturbing. Every time I’ve been on sets with guns the protocol is SO strict. We are shown the empty barrel of the guns and make sure there’s nothing in the chamber.
How did this happen?? #HalynaHutchins https://t.co/qjvoRGbjr8
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) October 22, 2021
"This is just so horrific and disturbing. Every time I’ve been on sets with guns the protocol is SO strict. We are shown the empty barrel of the guns and make sure there’s nothing in the chamber. How did this happen?? #HalynaHutchins," Holly tweeted.
I’m so haunted by this. With guns in my experience there’s always such a strict set protocol and the entire crew watches as the chambers are shown empty by the props special effects people. Been this way for so long.
I still can’t process the Brandon Lee tragedy. https://t.co/7ufn1tiEpz— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) October 22, 2021
"I’m so haunted by this. With guns in my experience there’s always such a strict set protocol and the entire crew watches as the chambers are shown empty by the props special effects people. Been this way for so long. I still can’t process the Brandon Lee tragedy," she continued.
"Luke Cage" actor Mike Colter reacted to the shocking death of Halyna:
"Everytime we have gunfire on a set whether i'm holding the weapon or it's being aimed in my direction i'm a little on edge. Its never to be taken lightly. This job can be super fun but it can also be super dangerous. My heart goes out to her family and the crew. So sad. Rest easy @halynahutchins," he wrote.
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