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Alec Baldwinwas unknowingly handed a gun loaded with live ammunition during rehearsals on the New Mexico set of his western filmRuston Thursday, according to multiple reports.
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As the assistant director retrieved the weapon, they yelled “Cold Gun!” (a phrase that is meant to indicate that the gun is not loaded and is safe to handle), the documents read, per theNYTandSF Reporter.
Neither Baldwin, 63, nor the assistant director were aware that the gun was loaded with live ammunition, the affidavit states, according to multiple outlets.
The documents reportedly did not make it clear what type of ammunition was loaded into the gun. Prior to the filing of the affidavit, authorities had not publicly confirmed if there was a live round in the prop gun.
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Hutchins was airlifted to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where she died from her injuries, according to the sheriff’s department.
Souza was treated for his injuries at Christus St. Vincent’s hospital on Thursday night, officials said. On Friday, his reps confirmed to Deadline thathe had been released.
Baldwin firstspoke outregarding the incident on Friday morning, issuing a two-part statement on Twitter.
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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,” the actor began.
“I’m 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,” he continued. “My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.”
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So far, no charges have been filed. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
The film set has now beenshut down, with production indefinitely paused, according to the film’s production company, Rust Movie Productions LLC.
source: people.com
