He was killed when a shotgun loaded with blank cartridges was fired at his chest. In 2017, Gold Coast actor and stuntman Johann Ofner, 28, was shot dead while filming a music video for Australian hip hop group Bliss N Esso. Detectives are investigating how and what type of projectile was discharged.'īaldwin's brother, actor Stephen Baldwin took to Instagram calling for prayers following the tragedy. The Sheriff's Office added: 'According to investigators it appears that the scene being filmed involved the use of a prop firearm when it was discharged. We will be providing counselling services to everyone connected to the film as we work to process this awful event.' 'We have halted production on the film for an undetermined period of time and are fully co-operating with the Santa Fe Police Department's investigation. The production company behind the film said in a statement, 'The entire cast and crew has been absolutely devastated by today's tragedy, and we send our deepest condolences to Halyna's family and loved ones.

Deadline reported Baldwin was questioned and released. Souza was transported by ambulance to a different facility.Īn active investigation is being conducted by the Sheriff's Office but no charges have been filed. 'Local 44 has confirmed that the Props, Set Decoration, Special Effects and Construction Departments were staffed by New Mexico crew members.' Related articlesĪuthorities said Hutchins was taken by helicopter to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. 'A live single round was accidentally fired on set by the principal actor, hitting both the Director of Photography, Local 600 member Halnya Hutchins, and Director Joel Souza,' Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Pawluc said in the email, according to IndieWire. However, the prop masters union IATSE 44 told members that it was a live round not a blank. 'My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna,' he said.Īn eyewitness recalled that Baldwin said 'why was I handed a hot gun?' after he accidentally shot and killed Hutchins.Ī witness told Hollywood gossip site Showbiz 411 that Baldwin immediately began asking why he was handed a 'hot gun' - which typically means a gun loaded with real ammunition - after the shooting.Ī spokesman for the movie's production company later said that accident involved 'the misfire of a prop gun loaded with blanks'.

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