Author of a fatal and very probably accidental shot, actor Alec Baldwin says he is "devastated".
"Words fail me to express my amazement and my sadness after the tragic accident which killed Halyna Hutchins", wrote the comedian on Twitter, which ensures "to cooperate fully with the investigation of the police".
The American star is at the origin of a tragic and extremely rare accident: director of photography Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza "were shot and wounded when Alec Baldwin discharged a gun used for filming" "Rust," the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Services said. Alec Baldwin was to star in this western, whose story revolves around an accidental homicide.
Questioned by the police
Halyna Hutchins, 42, was evacuated by helicopter to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medics.
The director of the film Joel Souza, 48, was admitted to the hospital before being able to leave it a few hours later, according to a tweet from the actress of "Rust" Frances Fisher who received a text message from the director.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, citing a production spokesperson, it was an "accident" involving a prop that had to be blank loaded.
Sheriff's services also said the event appeared to be related to a weapon serving as a prop on set.
The investigation continued on Friday and no prosecution has been initiated at this stage, the statement said.
"Mr. Baldwin was questioned by police," Santa Fe sheriff spokesman Juan Rios told AFP.
“He made statements and answered some questions.
He introduced himself voluntarily and left the building after the interrogation was over.
No prosecution has been initiated and no arrests have been made.