Global InformationRust shooting incident information
| Date | October 21, 2021 |
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| Time | c. 1:46 p.m. (Mountain Time) |
| Location | Bonanza City, New Mexico U.S. |
| Coordinates | 35°32′36″N 106°05′52″W / 35.543403°N 106.097852°W |
| Type | Accidental fatal shooting, manslaughter |
| Deaths | Halyna Hutchins |
| Non-fatal injuries | Joel Souza |
| Accused | Alec Baldwin |
| Convicted |
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| Charges | Baldwin: Involuntary manslaughter (2 counts) |
| Trial |
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| Verdict | Halls: Pleaded no contest Gutierrez-Reed: Guilty of manslaughter, not guilty of tampering with evidence |
| Convictions | Halls: Negligent use of a deadly weapon Gutierrez-Reed: Involuntary manslaughter |
| Sentence | Halls: 6 months probation Gutierrez-Reed: 1+1⁄2 years in prison |
On October 21, 2021, at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Bonanza City, New Mexico, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot and director Joel Souza was injured on the set of the film Rust when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a live round from a revolver he was using as a prop.
The incident was investigated by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, the New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney, the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In an affidavit, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office stated that neither Baldwin nor first assistant director David Halls knew that the gun in question was loaded.[1] On January 31, 2023, the Santa Fe district attorney charged Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed with two counts each of involuntary manslaughter. Halls agreed to plead guilty to the charge of the negligent use of a deadly weapon.[2] On February 23, 2023, Baldwin pleaded not guilty,[3] and on April 20, 2023, it was reported that prosecutors had indicated that the charges against him were being dropped.[4] Gutierrez-Reed was later charged with tampering with evidence.[5] On March 6, 2024, Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.[6] Gutierrez-Reed was then remanded into police custody and sentenced to 18 months in prison on April 15, 2024.[7] On January 19, 2024, Baldwin was again indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter;[8] he pleaded not guilty.[9] Baldwin's trial is scheduled to occur in July 2024.[10]
The incident prompted a public discussion on occupational safety in the film industry, the treatment of its employees, and the use of real guns as props.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
NYTimesAffidavitwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Campbell, Josh. Alec Baldwin has been formally charged in 'Rust' shooting, CNN, January 31, 2023.
- ^ Jacobs, Julia (February 23, 2023). "Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter". New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ Melas, Chloe (April 20, 2023). "Prosecutors plan to dismiss charges against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting, Baldwin's attorney tells CNN". CNN.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (June 22, 2023). "'Rust' Prosecutors Add Evidence Tampering Charge Against Film's Armorer". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (March 6, 2024). "'Rust' Armorer Guilty Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting Of Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins; Defendant Not Guilty Of Evidence Tampering, Jury Says". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Melas, Chloe; Griffin, Dana; Moots, Sumika (April 15, 2024). "'Rust' movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed sentenced to 18 months". NBC News. Archived from the original on April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Cho, Winston (January 19, 2024). "Alec Baldwin Indicted Again With Involuntary Manslaughter in 'Rust' Case". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (January 31, 2024). "Alec Baldwin Pleads Not Guilty To Renewed 'Rust' Involuntary Manslaughter Charges; Restrictions Placed On Actor's Movements & Meetings". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Maddaus, Gene (February 26, 2024). "Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Manslaughter Trial Set for July". Variety. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.