Alec Baldwin
More and more details of the terrible incident that occurred the other day on the set of the film “Rust” in New Mexico are appearing in the press. Yesterday, 63-year-old Alec Baldwin, who accidentally shot Galina Hutchins, a 42-year-old cameraman, and also wounded 48-year-old director Joel Sousa (who has already been discharged from the hospital), on the set accidentally shot and wounded 42-year-old cameraman Galina Hutchins, gave the first public comment on the incident.
Alec Baldwin
In his twitter, the actor brought condolences to the family of Galina Hutchins, and also admitted that he is very hard on this tragedy and helps the police in every possible way in the investigation of the case:
There are not enough words to express my shock and sadness over the tragic incident that took the lives of Galina Hutchins, wife, mother and our highly respected colleague. I work closely with the investigation to find out how this tragedy happened, and also keep in touch with Galina's husband, offering help to him and his family.
Galina Hutchins
Along with this, The New York Times reported that the assistant director of the picture handed the weapon to Alec Baldwin before entering the frame. According to eyewitnesses, he took one of the three pistols prepared for filming and gave it to Baldwin with the words “it is not loaded.” In his testimony, the assistant director clarified that he did not know that the pistol contained live ammunition.
Alec Baldwin
The Los Angeles Times reports that prior to the incident, the film crew complained of a safety violation. According to sources, the pistol was defective and misfired several times, however, in the end, they still did not replace the props. According to rumors, a couple of hours before the incident, many workers even left the set in protest due to violations of safety requirements.
Galina Hutchins
Meanwhile, the relatives of the tragically deceased Galina Hutchins are beside themselves with grief and intend to figure out what happened. The Sun claims that Galina's parents are now trying to fly from their native Ukraine to the United States in order to be in time for their daughter's funeral. The woman's mother is urgently trying to obtain the necessary documents for departure.
The family is grieving. They ask endlessly and want answers to their questions. If someone makes a mistake, then he will have to pay. They just do not understand how something terrible could have happened, because they had to take the necessary security measures,
– the source conveys the emotions of the parents of the deceased Galina.
Galina Hutchins, a native of Ukraine, has a husband and a child. No charges have been brought against Alec Baldwin yet: the actor is actively cooperating with the investigation.
Galina Hutchins
Alec Baldwin with his wife Hilaria and children
