Refinitiv Newscasts - 'My heart is broken' -Baldwin after fatal shooting
22/10/2021 21:58
Click the following link to watch video: https://share.newscasts.refinitiv.com/link?entryId=1_wf65g0ne&referenceId=tag:reuters.com,2021:newsml_OVF08XK9R_K15&pageId=RefinitivNewscasts Source: Thomson Reuters Description: Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said on Friday "my heart is broken" after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died when he fired a prop gun on a New Mexico movie set, adding that he was cooperating with a police investigation to determine how the incident occurred. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener. Short Link: https://refini.tv/3m5EvPH Video Transcript: >> Following a tragic shooting on a New Mexico movie set, where actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed the film cinematographer, Baldwin on Friday tweeted, "My heart is broken.'' The tweet read, ''There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Helena Hutchins, a wife, mother, and deeply admired colleague of ours. I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred.'' He added, ''I'm in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family.'' Hutchins was shot Thursday by Baldwin, an actor, and co-producer of the film Rust, onset at a ranch south of Santa Fe. She was transported by helicopter to the University of Mexico Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The film's director, Joel Suzanne was wounded and taken by ambulance to a local hospital. He was later released. The Santa Fe sheriff's departments said late on Thursday that no charges had been filed, and the investigation remained open and active. Local media reported that Baldwin was seen distraught and in tears outside the sheriff's office and said he voluntarily gave authorities a statement about the shooting. Andres [inaudible 00:01:12], a friend and colleague of Hutchins said he wants to focus not on Baldwin, but on remembering Hutchins. He described her as a shining star. >> I think more incredible is not to even begin to describe her personality, really generous, really talented, really a bead. There was never no from her. I think it was this easygoing personality. At the same time, working with her it's incredible work ethics. >> The shooting evokes memories of an onset accident in 1993 when actor Brendan Lee, set a martial arts legend Bruce Lee died after being wounded by a prop gun while filming The Crow. Thursday's accident has renewed debate about whether certain types of prop guns should be banned