Alec Baldwin shooting news – Tributes to Halyna Hutchins after gun accident as Rust armorer deletes Twitter and Facebook

PRIOR GUN-RELATED INCIDENT ON RUST FILM SET

According to a new report from , there had been a gun-related incident on the film set before Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by the actor.

Alec Baldwin's stunt double reportedly accidentally fired two rounds of ammunition prior to the incident.

That double misfire was one of many safety concerns raised by crew members on the film's New Mexico set.

Hours before the shooting, a number of people employed to work on the film walked off over safety fears.

WHAT WAS ALEC DOING BEFORE THE SHOOTING?

Just hours before the violent mishap, Alec, 63, posed in character on the set and posted to Instagram.

Dressed in old Western gear, including dirty cowboy boots, a vest and bandana, he was seen holding a hat looking tired in front of his trailer.

“Back to in person at the office. Blimey…it’s exhausting,” he captioned the photo.

The post has since been taken down.

FILMING PAUSED

Due to Thursday’s tragic events, filming has been paused.

A rep said: “Production has been halted for the time being on Rust. The safety of our cast and crew remains our top priority.”

It happened in the middle of a scene that was either being rehearsed or filmed, while  reported the incident could have potentially been caught on camera.

The TV and film star was “unaware” about the type of ammunition in the gun, according to . 

It is standard protocol for the movie’s hired prop master or armorer to be responsible for how to conduct firearms and ensure gun safety on a set such as Rust.

HALYNA'S FATHER DOESN'T BLAME ALEC FOR HER DEATH

The distraught father of shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins yesterday insisted Alec Baldwin was not responsible for her shocking death.

Speaking for the first time since the tragedy, Anatoly Androsovych said the blame lay instead with the movie armoury team who handed the actor a loaded revolver.

Ukrainian Anatoly told The Sun on Sunday last night: “We still can’t believe Halyna is dead and her mother is going out of her mind with grief.

"But I don’t hold Alec Baldwin responsible — it is the responsibility of the props people who handle the guns.”

FILM ARMORER SHARES THREAD OF INFO ON TWITTER

S.L. Huang, a Hugo-award-winning author and film armorer, spent time on Twitter answering commonly asked questions about guns on film sets.

"Blank guns are real guns. Semi-autos are what we call "blank adapted" but that is purely for the *function* of the gun, not for safety (a projectile could still exit)," Huang wrote.

The vintage Colt pistol shot on set could have discharged a bullet, or a piece of shrapnel that was lodged in the chamber.

THREE PEOPLE HANDLED THE GUN FOR THE SCENE

Rust director Joel Souza said three people handled the gun that shot a live round, which killed Halyna Hutchins.

The affidavit said it was first handled by armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, then assistant director Dave Halls, and then Alec Baldwin.

ARMORER DESCRIBED AS 'INEXPERIENCED'

The armorer was described as being “inexperienced and green” by a Rust production source.

They explained that there were at least two previous incidents of guns being unsafely discharged by other crew members before the tragic incident on Thursday.

They insisted that she should have checked the weapons were safe before handing it to Baldwin.

WHAT HAS ALEC BALDWIN SAID OF THE SHOOTING?

Alec Baldwin tweeted, “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.”

He added 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.

“My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna,” he concluded.

ARMORER GOES DARK ON SOCIAL MEDIA

The armorer who handled the "loaded gun" before the fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin's set has shut down her social media accounts.

Hannah Gutierrez Reed, 24, has removed her Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts after images emerged of her toting guns.

Sources have said that she cancelled her social media accounts, including one under the name "no_son_of_a_gun" on legal advice following the tragic shooting.

‘IT WAS HER DREAM TO LIVE IN AMERICA’

One of Halyna’s college friends Yana Nestoliy said: “She was a wonderful woman and a dear friend and mother.

“Her parents are devastated and are trying to get to the US to see her but it is very difficult for them. I heard from another friend that it was Matthew who called them to break the news.

“She was fantastic at her work and after she left Kiev University she moved to the United States but she would often come back to Europe to work.

“Her mum wants to go to the US to see her and find out what exactly happened but is having trouble with her documents.

“It was her dream to live in America and make films and now she has died for her dream.”

PRODUCTION TEAM'S OFFICIAL STATEMENT

A spokesperson for the Rust movie previously said in a statement: “There was an accident today on the New Mexico set of Rust involving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks. 

“Two crew members have been taken to the hospital and are receiving care. 

“Production has been halted for the time being. The safety of our cast and crew remains our top priority.”

DEBRA MESSING DEFENDS ALEC BALDWIN: ‘ABSOLUTELY NOT’

Actress Debra Messing came to the defense of Alec Baldwin on Friday after the Rust actor accidentally shot two crew members on the set of the movie, one fatally.

After conservative media personality Benny Johnson tweeted that the “accurate” headline for what happened is, “Alec Baldwin kills person with gun, criminal investigation underway,” Messing retweeted him and said, “It is absolutely NOT.”

“A prop gun was handed to him. He used it in the scene. Then- a catastrophic event happened where Halnya Hutchins lost her life and Joel Souza was injured,” she wrote.

“I am praying for all of their families.”

WHERE WAS HALYNA HUTCHINS FROM?

Halyna had written that she grew up on a Russian military base “surrounded by reindeer and nuclear submarines” and her father was reported to be a former member of the Soviet navy.

She spoke English and Russian, graduated from Kiev University in journalism and often found work as a BBC documentary producer.

WHO ARE ALEC BALDWIN'S CO-STARS IN RUST?

Rust will star Alec alongside actors Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher and Jensen Ackles.

Director Joel Souza worked on the story with Alec – who plays the titular character, Harland Rust.

The movie is about the Western outlaw who has always had a bounty on his head for as long as he can remember.

WHEN DID THE ACCIDENT HAPPEN?

The accident happened at around 1.50pm local time on Thursday.

In a statement first given to The Sun, Santa Fe County Sheriff Juan Rios revealed: “The sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot on the set of Rust.

"Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of photography and Joel Souza, 48, director, were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 63, producer, and actor."

HALYNA HUTCHINS 'HARASSED ON SET'

The cinematographer who was accidentally killed by Alec Baldwin's prop gun was previously “harassed on set by Hollywood predators,” a friend has claimed.

Halyna Hutchins, who was tragically confirmed as dead on Thursday, was described as “ambitious” and was determined to make it to the top of the US film industry.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, her pal and actor-producer Stephen Wozniak revealed that the 42-year-old always backed herself – even demanding double money for her skills.

However, she was ultimately left feeling “rattled” by “ sexist predators” that had marred her career.

WHY IS 'ALEC FOR PRISON' TRENDING? (continued)

One  defended Alec, stating: "I really can’t understand why #AlecForPrison trending when he was literally on set with a PROP GUN. His job isn’t to check to make sure that it’s sufficiently loaded, that is the job of a prop master."

However, many tweets spoke out against the actor.

One user : "#alecforprison #lockhissorryarseup He's crazy. Mean too."

Pictures attached to the tweet show Alec Baldwin apparently fighting with the paparazzi.

One  seemed to bash Hollywood, stating: "Democrats in Hollywood and the music industry glorify gratuitous gun violence every day. Then they blame violence on the @NRA and everybody else. #AlecBaldwin #AlecForPrison".

Another user : "We need to give him the same respect he gives our military and police officers #AlecForPrison."

WHY IS 'ALEC FOR PRISON' TRENDING?

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of an indie Western film.

The prop gun ended up resulting in the death of 42-year-old cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.

Baldwin was in tears Thursday and has been cooperating with authorities since the investigation into the incident was launched.

On Twitter, the hashtag #Alecforprison is currently trending, with people on the internet sharing their opinions on whether or not the movie star should be convicted for the accidental shooting.

WILL ALEC BALDWIN GO TO PRISON (PART 2)

According to reports, a crew member yelled out "cold gun" as Alec was handed the weapon. Cold gun refers to a weapon with no live rounds.

Since Alec was told the weapon was not dangerous, the star probably won't be held accountable for the shooting.

According to legal experts, he could face an involuntary manslaughter charge should investigators find he was reckless in handling the weapon.

In New Mexico, where the film was being made, involuntary manslaughter does not require specific intent of wanting a person’s death.

However, majority of on-set shootings are deemed accidents following investigations into them.

WILL ALEC BALDWIN GO TO PRISON (PART 1)

Although Alec Baldwin has been fully cooperating with authorities following the incident on set, some are speculating on whether or not the star will be charged with anything.

According to legal experts, the star could face some risks.

The Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has launched an investigation into the incident, stating: "On Thursday evening, the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB) learned through the New Mexico Film Office of a workplace fatality and an injury to a second person that occurred during filming on a movie set in Santa Fe County."

"The production company reported the fatality and injury to OHSB last night, in accordance with workplace safety laws.

"OHSB is investigating the incident in coordination with law enforcement, the employer, and employees. No additional information will be released at this time, pending completion of the investigation," said the statement.

No charges have been filed at the time, but the investigation remains ongoing.

CANDACE OWENS RIPS ALEC, CALLS INCIDENT 'POETIC JUSTICE'

In a since deleted tweet, the Fox News commentator wrote:

"Alec Baldwin spent 4 years dedicated to painting Donald Trump and his supporters as evil murderers. What has happened to Alec would be an example of poetic justice if it weren’t for the actual innocent people that were murdered by him. Pray for their families. So sad.”

‘EVERYONE IS TRAUMATIZED’

A crew member who spoke exclusively with The Sun said, “The entire cast and crew again were just in panic mode, that’s the best way I can describe it.”

“Everyone was shaking but doing all they could to help. Everyone is traumatized, I know I am.”

“It was the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen. Blood was everywhere,” they continued.

“Cameras, lights and props were damaged also so broken glass was everywhere too.”

HALYNA'S FINAL MOMENTS

Fox news reported that Rust director Joel Souza said he heard "what sounded like a whip and then a loud pop," and saw Halyna grab her midsection as she stumbled backward.

She was lowered to the ground by other crew members. Halyna said she could not feel her legs, recalled camera operator Reid Russell.

Souza was also injured in the incident and hospitalized.

ALEC HAS BREAKFAST WITH HALYNA'S HUSBAND AND SON

People reported that Alec had breakfast with Haylna's husband and son after the fatal shooting accident.

Sources said the actor "didn't look good."

SUPPORTING ALEC, REMEMBERING BRANDON LEE ACCIDENT

As Alec is facing harsh criticism on social media regarding the accidental shooting, many are coming to his defense.