The investigators handling the case of the fatal shooting on the set of the Hollywood movie ‘Rust’ which claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21, 2021, and also injured the film’s director, Joel Souza was accidental.
The outcome was determined in a medical report issued by the New Mexico’s Office of Medical Investigator, which was completed following an autopsy and a review of police reports, made public Monday, August 15, by the Santé Fe County Sheriff’s Office.
The medical investigator’s ruling led Baldwin’s lawyers to argue their client should not face charges connected to the “tragic accident” which happened last year.
“This is the third time the New Mexico authorities have found that Alec Baldwin had no authority or knowledge of the allegedly unsafe conditions on the set, that he was told by the person in charge of safety on the set that the gun was ‘cold,’ and believed the gun was safe,” attorney Luke Nikas said in a statement.
The state’s medical investigator’s office explained the shooting was accidental because there was an “absence of obvious intent to cause harm or death” and there was “no compelling demonstration” the weapon was intentionally loaded with live rounds on set.
