Search Warrant says Alec Baldwin Didn’t Know the Weapon On Movie Set Contained a Live Round

If you have not heard, Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot in the chest on the set of a Western titled “Rust,” starring Alec Baldwin. Behind Hutchins was Director Joel Souza, who was wounded. This incident happened just shortly after Alec Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use in the moments before the actor fatally shot a cinematographer. According to a search warrant filed in a Santa Fe court, the assistant director and Baldwin did not know the prop gun was loaded with live rounds. On top of this, investigators also seized other prop guns and ammunition that were for the film.

Baldwin took to Twitter to share his remorse:

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There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and

— AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021

2- I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.

— AlecBaldwin(HABF) (@AlecBaldwin) October 22, 2021

Source: NPR