Alec Baldwin, a US actor, killed a cinematographer and wounded the director of the movie on a film set in New Mexico after firing a prop gun.
The news has been confirmed by US Law Enforcement.
The incident happened on the set of Rust, where Alec was playing the lead role in a 19th century western about an accidental killing.
According to reports, Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza “were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin.”
The sheriff in Santa Fe said in a statement that Hutchins, who is 42, was transported to a hospital by helicopter, however, they passed away.
Joel Souza, who is 48, was taken by an ambulance and is still receiving treatment.
Santa Fe sheriff spokesman Juan Rios said:
Mr. Baldwin was interviewed by detectives. He provided statements and answered their questions. He came in voluntarily and he left the building after he finished his interviews. No charges have been filed and no arrests have been made.
Pictures of Baldwin showing remorse of the incident were also shared by Santa Fe New Mexican.
A report from Santa Fe New Mexican claims they saw the actor in tears after they were questioned by investigators.
A spokesperson from the production of Rust told The Hollywood Reporter:
The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today’s tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna’s family and loved ones. We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully cooperating with the Santa Fe Police Department’s investigation.
Halyna Hutchins is from Ukraine and grew up on a Soviet Military Base in the Arctic Circle.
She studied journalism in Kyiv and film in Los Angeles. Halyna Hutchins was recently named as a “rising star” by the American Cinematographer magazine.