Alec Baldwin shot and killed the camerawoman: the gun had been causing trouble for weeks - new details on the process

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin (63) is said to have shot camerawoman Halyna Hutchins while shooting his new movie.

More and more details are now coming to light.

Update from October 23, 1:39 pm:

Gradually there are more and more reports about what exactly happened during the tragedy on the set for the film "Rust", in which a camerawoman died. As the

now writes, there was a change in staff shortly before the accident. Parts of the actual film crew are said to have gone on strike due to a lack of security, accommodation and payment of salaries. Therefore, a new assistant director came to the set, who is said to have finally handed over the gun to Baldwin.

The report states that the assistant gave Baldwin the weapon with the words "Cold Weapon", which means that it was not armed. This is another reason why Hollywood star Baldwin probably thought the gun was not loaded. The

reported that the police investigation report said that the assistant director was also unaware that the gun was loaded with live ammunition. He would have taken it from a car near the place of the accident, where it had been placed next to two other weapons.

The US news portal

quotes an alleged eyewitness to the incident. According to this, Baldwin was in shock after the fatal shot, but also appeared "captured". “Why did you give me a sharp weapon? In all my years I have never been given a sharp weapon, ”the actor is said to have shouted immediately afterwards.

Update from October 23, 8:17 a.m.:

The fatal shot from the prop weapon of the actor Alec Baldwin on a camerawoman on the set of a western film continues to be a mystery.

There are still some unanswered questions about the exact circumstances of the disaster in the US state of New Mexico.

The police announced this to the German Press Agency on Friday evening (local time).

Investigators have since searched the location.

Alec Baldwin shoots camerawoman: predictable accident?

At the same time, more and more details are coming to light. For example, a report in the

raises

the question of whether the tragic accident on the film set was foreseeable. The revolver with which Baldwin fired the fatal shot is said to have already misfired three times in the past few weeks. The daily received this information from an insider.

As the paper further reports, there should have been tension on the set just a few hours before the fatal shot.

Employees on the set complained about a lack of safety precautions and poor conditions such as long working hours.

The newspaper reported, citing unnamed sources, that several members of the camera crew had left the location in protest against the working conditions.

The security protocols customary in Hollywood are said to have strictly not been followed.

Before the accident on the Hollywood set: Employees complained about a lack of safety precautions

According to the

, a property master or a licensed gunsmith is usually responsible for the guns used on set. Its tasks also include loading them with blank cartridges and explaining how to use them to the actors and assistant directors. Live ammunition on the set is prohibited.

Update from October 22nd, 9.45pm:

While filming the film "Rust", Hollywood star Alec Baldwin shot and killed the camerawoman Halyna Hutchins in a tragic accident. A few hours after the incident became known, the camerawoman's husband took the floor. US portal

said Matthew Hutchins on Friday: "I am unable to express myself to the facts or we are going through the process, but I appreciate that everyone was very compassionate."

He will need time to process the terrible event and he doesn't think there are words that adequately describe the situation, Hutchins added.

Various Hollywood greats also spoke up.

For example the director of the film "Pernicious", James Cullen Bressack.

As a consequence of the tragic accident, he announced on Twitter that he would never again want to use anything other than airsoft and rubber bullets for filming.

Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson also found warm words for his former colleague: "I'm so sorry," he wrote on Instagram.

Rest in peace."

Alec Baldwin confirms media reports: "My heart breaks for her husband"

Update from October 22nd, 6:23 p.m .:

Alec Baldwin now commented on the incident on Twitter: "There are no words to express the shock and sadness at the tragic accident that ended the life of Halyna Hutchins - wife, Mother and deeply admired colleague of ours, ”wrote Baldwin on the short message service.

He is fully cooperating with the police investigation to find out how this tragedy came about, the actor added.

He is also in contact with the family and the husband of the deceased.

"My heart breaks for her husband, her son and everyone who knew and loved Halyna," the star continued.

The shooting of the film "Rust" was initially discontinued.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing, according to the police, no criminal allegations have been made so far.

Director Joel Souza was able to leave the hospital

Update from October 22nd, 2:08 pm:

It is a tragedy that takes place during the filming of "Rust" with actor Alec Baldwin.

Apparently he had accidentally fatally injured cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a prop gun from the western film.

At first it was said that the director, Joel Souza, was in mortal danger.

This was reported by

, referring to police sources.

He was taken to a hospital in an ambulance and was in the intensive care unit.

Now the all-clear seems to have been given.

As the journalist Kate Garraway announced on the British breakfast television "Good Morning Britain", Souza was doing according to the circumstances.

The director was supposedly able to leave the hospital again.

Update from October 22nd, 11:54 a.m.:

After the sad certainty of the death of the camerawoman Halyna Hutchins, numerous celebrities say goodbye to the 42-year-old under her last Instagram post.

There Hutchins was happy riding and wrote, "One of the advantages of filming a western is that you can ride horses on your day off."

Commenting on the post, Dwayne The Rock Johnson wrote: “I'm so, so sorry.

Rest in peace.

My love and strength go to your family. ”The well-known cameraman Greig Fraser, who was behind the camera on“ Dune ”, among other things, writes:“ That is not okay!

We shouldn't risk our lives when we go to work.

My heart is with their friends, family and crew. ”Numerous others expressed their sadness under the post.

Film director James Cullen Bressack commented on the cinematographer's last post not only with the words "I'll miss you, my girlfriend ... This is devastating." He also drew direct consequences for his own productions.

In a statement he stated: “I will never again use anything other than airsoft and rubber bullets on my sets.

That should never have happened.

Halyna, you were a gem. "

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Update from October 22nd, 8:50 a.m.:

It is a highly dramatic incident that reached Germany on Friday morning from the USA. Actor Alec Baldwin had fatally injured the 42-year-old camerawoman Halyna Hutchins with a shot and hit director Joel Souza (48). He is to be treated in an intensive care unit.

reported, citing police statements, that his life was in danger. Apparently there is currently no evidence of an intentional act.

According to media reports, filming has been suspended for the time being. "The entire cast and crew are deeply shaken by today's tragedy," said the production company, according to the US media, on Thursday evening (local time). "We are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe police and their investigations," it said.

quoted a spokesman for the production company that it was an accident. The gun that was used on the set should therefore have been loaded with blank cartridges. The investigation continued on Thursday evening with the questioning of witnesses. According to the police, no criminal investigation was initially ordered.

The "Santa Fe New Mexican" published pictures of a disturbed looking Baldwin, which are said to have been taken in the parking lot of the location after the tragedy. The newspaper said its reporter saw the actor in tears after being questioned by investigators. The production company offered condolences to Hutchins' family and pledged support to the entire team in "coming to terms with this terrible incident."

Initial report:

Santa Fe - According to the Santa Fe police, US actor and Hollywood star Alec Baldwin shot with a prop gun during a film shoot and hit two people.

The 42-year-old cameraman Halyna Hutchins was fatally injured, it said on Thursday evening (local time) in a message from the Santa Fe (New Mexico) police.

Director Joel Souza (48) was injured and is being treated in a hospital.

The investigation into the incident continues.

Shocking video: Alec Baldwin puts his hands on his knees and is completely distraught after an accident on the set

The incident took place on Thursday during the filming of the western "Rust" on the Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.

Filming is said to have stopped around 1:50 p.m.

Baldwin is on board as the film's lead actor and producer.

The director is Souza, who previously staged the cop thriller "Crown Vic" (Eng. Title: "In the Net of Violence"). 

Alec Baldwin shoots camera woman on the film set: Hutchins came to the hospital with Heli

The police were called to the set by emergency call.

According to the police, Hutchins was flown to a hospital by helicopter and pronounced dead.

Souza was taken to a hospital in Santa Fe in an ambulance.

At first nothing was known about his condition.

Investigators would interview eyewitnesses, it said.

Among other things, the weapon will be examined and how the bullet was released.

According to the police, no criminal charges have been made so far.

The Baldwin team did not initially respond to a request.

The actor had posted a photo of himself in western clothing and with a gray beard on Instagram the day before the incident.

Alec Baldwin shoots camerawoman in Santa Fe: That's what the film "Rust" is about

In "Rust" he plays the bandit Harland Rust, who has a bounty on his head.

Together with his 13-year-old grandson, he has to flee from bounty hunters and law enforcement officers.

The cast includes Frances Fisher, Jensen Ackles, Brady Noon and Travis Fimmel, among others.

In his long career, Baldwin took on action roles in films such as "Hunt for Red October" or "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation", but was also in dramas such as "Blue Jasmine", "Still Alice - My Life Without Yesterday" and 2019 to be seen in the crime film "Motherless Brooklyn".

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One photo shows the film set for “Rust” from above, where Alec Baldwin shot a camera woman.

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The actor has been married to Hilaria Baldwin since 2012 and they have six children.

Baldwin has a daughter Ireland from his marriage to actress Kim Basinger.