The film's director said there should "never be live rounds whatsoever near or around the film set." Souza told investigators that prior to Baldwin being handed the gun, assistant director Halls had described it as a "cold gun," an industry term for a weapon not containing ammunition. Souza was bleeding from his own injury to the shoulder. Hutchins "began to stumble backwards and was assisted to the ground," Souza told police.
Souza said he heard what "sounded like a whip and then loud pop" and heard Hutchins "complaining about her stomach and grabbing her midsection."
In Friday's interview with Detective Joel Cano, Souza said he was "concentrated on the monitors" standing beside Hutchins viewing the camera angle as they prepared for the first scene to be shot after a lunch break. Joel Souza, the director of "Rust," has given the most complete explanation over what happened in Thursday's fatal shooting on the Western set that killed cinematographer Hutchins.Īccording to a Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office affidavit released Sunday, "Rust" star Baldwin, sitting in a church pew, was rehearsing drawing his weapon "and pointing his revolver towards the camera lens" during the church-setting rehearsal. No charges have been filed as the investigation continues. Here's everything else we know so far.Ĭould Alec Baldwin be charged? Who is liable in Halyna Hutchins' death? Legal experts weigh in Director Joel Souza recalls graphic details of misfire “But this kind of complex case, with these kinds of prominent people, no.” “We have complex cases all the time,” she said. She added that this incident is one of the most unique cases to have happened in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
“Everything at this point, including criminal charges, is on the table," she added.Īccording to Carmack-Altwies, the "antique-era" firearm Alec Baldwin discharged was a "legit gun." She also said there were an "enormous amount of bullets on this set" and that investigators are looking into what kind of ammunition was recovered.Īccording to court documents on Monday, authorities seized three black revolvers, ammunition boxes, a fanny pack with ammunition, several spent casings, two leather gun belts with holsters, articles of clothing and swabs of what were believed to be blood. “It’s probably weeks, if not months, of follow-up investigation that we’re going to need to get to the point of charging," she said in an interview with the New York Times, adding that investigators "haven't ruled out anything." Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said Tuesday criminal charges are still possible, but won't be filed any time soon. The news conference by Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza and District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies promises the first detailed public comments by investigators about the killing of 42-year-old Hutchins during a rehearsal at a New Mexico ranch. Following last week's fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of "Rust," investigators plan to discuss their initial findings Wednesday.
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