October 23, (THEWILL) – American actor, Alec Baldwin, has opened up on the accidental death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of ‘Rust’.
The actor, in a statement on Friday, stated that he was heartbroken for Hutchins’ family and was cooperating with the police on the ongoing investigation.
“There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours.
“I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family. My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna,” Baldwin tweeted.
The tragic accident happened on Thursday after the 68-year-old actor reportedly accidentally shot a prop gun killing the Ukrainian cinematographer and also injuring director Joel Souza.
Hutchins and Souza were flown to the University of New Mexico Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Souza is reportedly being treated.
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