ALEC Baldwin's latest film, Rust, had production shut down today after a prop gun "misfired" and killed the director of photography while sending another crew member to the hospital, The Sun can confirm. The deadly incident happened on the set of the 30 Rock actor's new Western movie that is currently filming at the Bonanza Creek Ranch just outside of Sante Fe, New Mexico.
InstagramAlec Baldwin film, Rust, had a prop gun accidentally fire off which killed a crew member '/caption ' 
Instagram/Halyna HutchinsOfficials confirmed the woman who died was cinematographer Halyna Hutchins '/caption ' 
KOB4The film set at Bonanza Creek Ranch just outside of Sante Fe, NM was shut down '/caption ' 
KOATCriminal investigators are on the scene in New Mexico attempting to figure out how the fatal incident happened '/caption ' The International Cinematographers Guild confirmed the tragic fatality of Director Of Photography, Halyna Hutchins \- which occurred just before 2 p.m. PST \- in a statement on Thursday. County officials said in a statement: "The Santa Fe County sheriff's office confirms that two individuals were shot during filming of a scene on the set of the movie western, Rust. "According to investigators, it appears the scene being filmed involved the use of a prop firearm when it was discharged. Detectives are investigating how and what type of projectile was discharged,... the department stated. The statement continued: "One shooting victim, a 42-year-old female, was transported via helicopter to University Of New Mexico Hospital. The Sheriff's office confirms she has succumbed to her injuries. ...The second victim, a 42-year-old male, was transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent's hospital where he is receiving emergency care. "The incident remains an active investigation. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided." Most read in The US Sun GRIM DISCOVERY Gabby's fugitive fiancé confirmed dead as body parts found are identified SEARCH IS OVER Police confirm remains found in nature reserve ID'd as Brian Laundrie ROYAL SHOCK Queen, 95, spends night in HOSPITAL after cancelling Northern Ireland trip TRAGIC Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots crew member dead on set as director left 'critical' FUGITIVE FOUND Brian Laundrie is DEAD after his remains are identified by dental records FIRE AND FURY Candace Owens urges US to INVADE Oz to free people from 'tyrannical' lockdown The Sun was the first outlet to confirm that Alec was the person that accidentally shot the gun resulting in the crew member's death. Officials from the Sante Fe Sheriff's Department confirmed to The Sun that the scary incident is currently under criminal investigation. When asked why criminal investigators would be on the scene when it appeared to be an accident, the officer said: ...When there is a death, criminal investigators tend to look into the matter even if it appears to be an accident. ...While we don't suspect foul play at this time, we cannot officially take it off the table yet either. ...A full investigation will be conducted to get to the bottom of exactly what happened.... A spokesperson for the Rust movie previously said in a statement: "There was an accident today on the New Mexico set of Rust involving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks. "Two crew members have been taken to the hospital and are receiving care. "Production has been halted for the time being. The safety of our cast and crew remains our top priority." ON SET HORROR Just hours before the violent mishap, Alec, 63, posed in character on the set. Dressed in old Western gear, include dirty cowboy boots, a vest and bandana, he was seen holding a hat looking tired in front of his trailer. ...Back to in person at the office. Blimey…it's exhausting,... Rust will star Alec alongside actors Travis Fimmel, Brady Noon, Frances Fisher and Jensen Ackles. Director Joel Souza worked on the story with Alec \- who plays the titular character, Harland Rust. The movie is about the Western outlaw who has always had a bounty on his head for as long as he can remember. ...When his estranged 13-year-old grandson Lucas is convicted of an accidental murder and sentenced to hang, Rust travels to Kansas to break him out of prison. ...Together, the two fugitives must outrun the legendary U.S. Marshal Wood Helm and bounty-hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang who are hot on their tail. ...Deeply buried secrets rise from the ashes and an unexpected familial bond begins to form as the mismatched duo tries to survive the merciless American Frontier,... a bio for the movie stated. Alec has yet to publicly speak out on today's events. 
InstagramPrior to today's incident, the cast and crew of Rust posed on set of the film '/caption ' 
GettyThe film is directed by Joel Souza \- who wrote the story alongside Alec '/caption ' 
Instagram A prop firearm was discharged and accidentally shot two people \- killing one woman on the Rust set '/caption ' 
Instagram/ Alex BaldwinThe actor posed on set in the character of Rust from the film's set '/caption ' Source: Fashion Mag
