Alec Baldwin Shares Articles Saying Gun He Fired on Rust Set Wasn't Properly Checked

Alec Baldwinhas re-shared two articles onTwitterreporting that the gun he fired on the set ofRust,killing cinematographerHalyna Hutchins, was not checked properly before it was given to him.

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The actor previously shared a statement addressing theRusttragedy onTwitter, writing in an Oct. 22 message, “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.”

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He added, “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.”

Before he shot Hutchins and Souza, Baldwin was told the gun he was practicing with was “cold,” meaning it contained no live ammunition, according to the affidavit.

Production onRusthas beenpausedfollowing the shooting, which is currently under investigation. No charges have been filed at this time.

source: people.com