Alec Baldwin Fired Prop Gun That Killed Cinematographer, Injured Director Joel Souza on 'Rust' Movie Set

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza was injured on Thursday afterAlec Baldwinaccidentally misfired a prop gun on the New Mexico set of his upcoming western film.

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Hutchins was airlifted to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where she died from her injuries, according to the sheriff’s department.

As of Thursday night, Souza was undergoing treatment for his injuries at Christus St. Vincent’s hospital, officials said.

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So far, no charges have been filed. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Earlier on Thursday, a spokesperson for Baldwin told PEOPLE that “there was an accident today on the New Mexico set ofRustinvolving the misfire of a prop gun with blanks.”

Production onRusthas been halted for the time being, Baldwin’s rep added.

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At the time of publication, representatives for Baldwin did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for additional comment.

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Jensen Acklesand Travis Fimmel are also set to star in the Western thriller.

source: people.com