Alec Baldwin’s daughter Ireland Baldwin is speaking out and defending her father after he shot and killed a woman on the set of his latest film, “Rust” with a prop gun. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was rushed to a nearby Santa Fe, New Mexico hospital, where she was pronounced dead from her wounds. The film’s director, Joel Souza, was also left wounded in the shooting. Here’s what you need to know.
My love and support go to Halyna Hutchins‘ family and friends. Sending healing thoughts to Joel Souza,” Ireland, 25, wrote Friday on her Instagram Story. “And wishing I could hug my dad extra tight today.” But it appears that might not have been enough for some journalists, as a handful supposedly contacted Ireland to get a bigger scoop. Ireland blasted these ‘despicable and insensitive’ journalists as her and the Baldwin family are dealing with this tragic situation. She also asked that anyone refrain from giving out her number to these people. Here’s what she had to say.
Ireland Baldwin Speaks Out After Dad Alec Baldwin Accidentally Kills Cinematographer On Film Set
Alec’s brother, Stephen Baldwin, also posted a statement that said, “Asking for prayers tonight friends not much can be said other than please pray for all involved in the tragic in the wake of this tragic accident thank you.” He captioned the post, “Psalm91.”
Local authorities say no charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation remains active. However, The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) said in a statement to union members that the prop gun had a live round in it.
According to Variety, the says, “A live single round was accidentally fired on set by the principal actor, hitting both the Director of Photography, Local 600 member Halyna Hutchins, and Director Joel Souza,” the union told members. “Both were rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, we lost Sister Hutchins who passed from the wound.”
Meanwhile, Baldwin took to his Twitter account to write, “There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours.”
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