Posted on 10/21/2021 7:11:48 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in an incident involving a prop gun on the set of “Rust,” an Alec Baldwin film that was shooting in New Mexico on Thursday.
A second person was injured, and was receiving emergency care at a hospital in Santa Fe.
Hutchins’ death was confirmed by the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600.
“We received the devastating news this evening, that one of our members, Halyna Hutchins, the Director of Photography on a production called ‘Rust’ in New Mexico died from injuries sustained on the set,” said John Lindley, the president of the guild, and Rebecca Rhine, the executive director, in a statement. “The details are unclear at this moment, but we are working to learn more, and we support a full investigation into this tragic event. This is a terrible loss, and we mourn the passing of a member of our Guild’s family.”
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office said it was investigating the incident, which was reported at 1:50 p.m. Mountain Time at the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a popular filming location south of Santa Fe.
“The Santa Fe County sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot during filming of a scene on the set of the movie western ‘Rust’,” the office said in a statement. “According to investigators it appears that 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.”
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I'm still rehearsing and worrying about how I'm going to teach my grandchildren about gun safety.
My guess here is carelessness because of hubris and self-importance.
We never have to take this pile of dung seriously ever again.
Alec's prop gun joins Teddy Kennedy's Olds in infamy.
And he fired at least two shots. Why? Was he rehearsing a scene? Or was he messing around and shot at two people believing blanks wouldn't injure anyone?
Not so sure. The sheriff is not referring to this as an accident. Calling it an incident.
This is how it feels, Alec.
Would be nice to know when he said that, and in what circumstances.
Please show us where anyone on this thread said blanks can't kill.
Its in New Mexico, USA.
and I think in “Mercury Rising.” He has 145 credits. Probably several instances of prop guns in his films.
An anti 2A sabotage event?
You would have to be at point blank range to get injured. Less than a few inches.
Please stop posting this. It’s a fake account. Look carefully at AlecBaldw|n____
Yes. The poster I replied to claimed that people on this thread were stupid for saying blanks can't kill. Nobody has said that.
It's the only time I've posted it. Perhaps the tweet is fake, but the picture is legit.
Even if it was pressed against the victim the chances of death are not great. Killing 2 with one blank round? Riiiiight.
When President Trump comes back on the political scene, Dems will push for Baldwin to get an early release from prison so he can play President Trump again on SNL.
It's 2021. How is it that a Hollywood production crew can't safely film a firearm scene in a movie where EVERYTHING is fake?
The five rules of firearms safety:
1. Don't ever let the government take your guns.
2. All guns are always loaded.
3. Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
4. Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
5. Identify your target (and what is behind it).
There are reports the gun had live rounds in it.
misfired?
I Don’t believe that for an instant..................
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