Police Says Alec Baldwin Fired Live Round in Rust Shooting

BoomRadioNG | October 28, 2021

The Santa Fe County sheriff has said Alec Baldwin was handed a gun with a live round in it on a film set in New Mexico. The actor accidentally shot dead cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded the film’s director Joel Souza on Thursday.

Authorities have recovered some 600 pieces of evidence related to the investigation, including three firearms and 500 rounds of ammunition. No arrests have been made or charges filed so far in the investigation.

Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, the Santa Fe County Sheriff, Adan Mendoza, made clear that the investigation was still in its early stages, and many more interviews still need to be done, including with Mr Baldwin, who he said is cooperating with authorities.

Alec Baldwin
photo credit: Gage Skidmores

The sheriff told reporters there were up to 100 people on the set of the Western film, called Rust, when the shooting happened, and that everyone would be questioned.

“I think the facts are clear – a weapon was handed to Mr Baldwin. The weapon is functional and fired a live round killing Ms Hutchins and injuring Mr Souza,” he said.

The sheriff added that a “lead projectile” was recovered from Mr Souza’s shoulder and handed over as evidence, as was the firearm, which was fired by Mr Baldwin, and the spent shell casings.

Paul Ayorinde

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