Actor Alec Baldwin killed a cinematographer a week ago while filming his latest movie, Rust, in New Mexico (United States). A tragic accident that took place when the interpreter fired during the recording of a scene a firearm that it must have been blank but that, for reasons unknown at the moment, it was loaded.
The victim, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was treated quickly and emergency services were called. A helicopter took her to the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. The director of fotogafría died before reaching the medical center, because of the serious injuries as a result of the shooting in addition. Likewise, the director of the film, Joel Souza, also had to be treated because of the bullets and was admitted to the hospital.
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The interpreter, devastated, decided not give statements after what happened. Up to now. Baldwin has reappeared visibly affected and has broken his silence. “She was my friend. The day we started filming I took her to dinner with the director, she was my friend,” she exclaimed. He also assured that continued devastated by the terrible event.
The actor took the opportunity to request changes in the protocols and security measures during filming. “From time to time there are accidents on the sets, but nothing like this has ever happened. This has been a one-off event … How many bullets were fired on television and film in the last 75 years … This is America. What should happen now is that when something goes wrong, like this catastrophic episode, you have to take action, prop weapons, plastic. “
Short press release
Alec issued a brief statement through his social networks after the tragic incident. “There are no words for convey my shock and sadness in connection with the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and colleague deeply admired by all of us, “the Hollywood star pointed out at the time.
“Am in contact with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, her son and everyone who knew and loved Halyna, “added the interpreter. Some statements that Halyna’s widower confirmed. The death of the director of photography has been a before and after in the US cinema and investigations continue their course.
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