Alec Baldwin’s brother Stephen breaks silence about ‘tragic accident’ after actor ‘shot & KILLED cinematographer on set’
STEPHEN Baldwin finally broke his silence on his brother's "tragic" shooting accident where he "shot and KILLED" a director on set.
The actor fired a prop gun that was meant to be loaded with blanks while on the set of his new Western movie Rust.
Stephen, 55, took to to plead with fans for their prayers after the "tragic" accident that left one dead and one seriously injured.
"Asking for your prayers tonight friends not much can be said other than please pray for all involved in the wake of this tragic accident thank you," the producer wrote.
In the caption, he added a cross emoji and the hashtag "Psalm 91."
Fans and friends rushed to the comments to share their "prayers" for the famous family as they navigate the devastating incident.
"PRAYING 👏😢," one wrote, while a second gushed: "Was just thinking of you! Will be praying for your brother and family ❤️."
"Praying 🙏 for all involved !God is bigger than all of this !! ❤️" a third encouraged.
It comes as:
- Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots dead cinematographer as director in critical condition.
- Baldwin's tweet about 'wrongfully killing someone' resurfaces.
- What happened on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie Rust?
- Baldwin deletes bloodied pic of himself wearing western attire.
- Who was Halyna Hutchins and what was her role on set?
- Hutchins wrote about the joys of working on the movie set.
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TRAGIC ACCIDENT
In a statement first given to The Sun on Thursday, 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."
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The officer also confirmed that no charges have been filed but the investigation remains ongoing as witnesses are being interrogated.
Alec was filming a scene on the set of his new movie that required him to fire a gun that was supposed to be loaded with blanks.
However, tragedy struck when the gun misfired either shrapnel or a bullet, which hit two people on set, Halyna, and Joel.
Shortly after the incident took place, the director was airlifted to a hospital where she died from her injuries.
Joel was also taken to the hospital, where he was in critical condition and received emergency treatment, revealed.
As of this morning, he had exited the hospital, according to Rust actor Frances Fisher.
TROUBLED ACTOR
In the aftermath of the shooting, a distraught Baldwin was seen doubled over and sobbing in the parking lot of a police station after being questioned by authorities.
Filming has been paused, with a rep saying: “Production has been halted for the time being on Rust. The safety of our cast and crew remains our top priority."
Santa Fe cops said: "According to investigators, it appears the scene being filmed involved the use of a prop firearm when it was discharged.
"Detectives are investigating how and what type of projectile was discharged.
“The incident remains an active investigation. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided.”
As of October 22, 2021. there have been no charges filed against Alec and the actor has not been arrested.
BACK ON SET
Just hours before the violent mishap, Alec posed in character on the set in an Instagram post.
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In the since-deleted post, he was pictured wearing dirty cowboy boots, a vest, and a bandana while holding a hat looking tired in front of his trailer.
Baldwin said: "Back to in person at the office. Blimey…it’s exhausting."
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