Alec Baldwin was told the prop gun he was using while filming the Western Rust was safe.
an assistant director unintentionally handed the actor the weapon and told him it was safe to use. On Thursday, , which led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza, who has since been released from the hospital.
Per the search warrant, the assistant director did not know the prop gun was loaded with live rounds. It also notes that the weapon that was fired and Baldwin's wardrobe, which was blood-stained, were taken as evidence. Other prop guns and ammunition and any footage that might exist were also confiscated, AP reports. It was unclear how many rounds were fired.
The Sheriff’s Department in Sante Fe, New Mexico, confirmed to ET on Thursday evening that Alec Baldwin was the one who fired the prop gun which led to the fatal accident."This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives.
He noted that he's"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." "To have a director of photography killed by an actor using a firearm on set, it's unheard of. And I've done over 600 films and TV shows, you can look me up, and we've never had anything like this happen on set, not even remotely," he expressed.
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