According to police, a pretend handgun fired by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is starring in and producing a Western film, murdered his director of photography and injured the director.
Halyna Hutchins, director of photography for the film Rust, and director Joel Souza were shot on Thursday, according to sheriff's officials in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
According to authorities, Hutchins, 42, was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where medical workers pronounced her deceased.
Souza, 48, was carried to Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Centre by ambulance, where he is being treated for his injuries.
The film's production has been halted.
According to a Baldwin spokeswoman, an accident occurred on set when a prop gun with blanks misfired.
According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, the 68-year-old Baldwin was seen crying outside the sheriff's office on Thursday, but attempts to reach him for comment were fruitless.
Hutchins, a cameraman, was fatally shot, according to the International Cinematographers Guild.
"The details are unclear at this time," guild president John Lindley and executive director Rebecca Rhine said in a statement. "We are working to learn more, and we support a full investigation into this tragic event."
Hutchins, 42, was the director of photography on Joe Manganiello's upcoming action flick Archenemy.
In 2019, American Cinematographer dubbed her a "rising star" after graduating from the American Film Institute in 2015.
"I'm heartbroken at Halyna's death. And so angry that this could happen on set," tweeted Archenemy director Adam Egypt Mortimer.
"She was a phenomenal artist who was completely dedicated to film and art."
According to sheriff's spokesman Juan Rios, deputies arrived at the Bonanza Creek Ranch around 2 p.m. after 911 calls reported a person being shot on set.
Detectives were looking into how and what type of projectile was fired, he said.
In a statement, Mr. Rios added, "This investigation remains open and active."
"At this time, no charges have been filed in connection with this incident." Detectives are continuing to question witnesses."
According to a press statement from the New Mexico Film Office, filming for Rust will continue into early November.
