Santa Fe District Attorney Says ‘Corners Were Definitely Cut’ on ‘Rust’ Set

SANTA FE, N.M. – It’s been nearly three weeks since "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in an on-set shooting involving actor Alec Baldwin that also left director Joel Souza hospitalized.

Alec Baldwin has spoken for the first time since a film crew member was shot dead on the set of a movie.

Alec Baldwin spoke out amid the ongoing "Rust" movie shooting investigation Saturday. Baldwin, 63, spoke to photographers in Vermont where he said he is cooperating with police and has been speaking to them every day.

A third search warrant released by the Santa Fe Sheriff's office Wednesday revealed a fourth person handled the firearm that actor Alec Baldwin accidentally discharged on the set of "Rust," killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Sarah Zachry, who was first mentioned in the third search warrant executed by the Santa Fe Sheriff's Department, has been interviewed by police about the fatal shooting of Hutchins, Fox News can confirm.

The sheriff investigating the shooting incident involving Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie "Rust" says the investigation is currently focused on the presence of live ammunition on-set.

Alec Baldwin was the fourth person to handle a gun that he discharged on the set of his upcoming film "Rust," authorities have revealed. The 63-year-old actor was rehearsing a scene when he discharged a gun he was told contained no ammunition.

fatal shooting on the set of last Thursday, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza and Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said that their investigation was still ongoing, and that «all options are still on the table» when it comes to possibly filing charges in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.In the tragic incident that occurred, Alec Baldwin discharged a gun that was inadvertently loaded with a live round that struck and killed Hutchins and hospitalized director Joel

Rust.Santa Fe district attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies recently spoke to The New York Times about the tragic accident which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza, after Alec Baldwin fired a gun which was loaded.“It was a legit gun,” Carmack-Altwies told the publication, disputing reports that Baldwin had fired a “prop gun” in the accident.

Santa Fe County District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies is speaking out about last week's fatal movie-set shooting. On Thursday, actor Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm – he was told was "cold" or unloaded – while rehearsing for the upcoming film "Rust" on the set near Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Authorities recovered guns, ammunition and more from the set of "Rust" while investigating a deadly shooting that occurred during a rehearsal for the film, according to a warrant obtained by Fox News. Last Thursday, actor Alec Baldwin was rehearsing a scene for the western-genre film on the New Mexico set when he discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The accidental shooting on the set of the upcoming western film "Rust" could result in criminal charges, according to a district attorney. Mary Carmack-Altwies of New Mexico's first district told the New York Times that they "haven’t ruled out anything" when it comes to the future of the case.

A recently released affidavit is shedding light on the tragic accident that took place on the set of Rust.

More details have emerged about the fatal accident on set of the Western movie Rust.

Alec Baldwin was reportedly "inconsolable for hours" after allegedly discharging a prop gun on the New Mexico set of his Western film "Rust" in an accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza, a source with knowledge of the matter told People.  "Everyone knows this was an accident, but he's absolutely devastated," the unnamed source said, describing how Baldwin was "hysterical and absolutely inconsolable for hours" after the incident.  The actor

Halyna Hutchins‘ father Anatoly Androsovych has spoken out after the tragic death of his 42-year-old daughter. In his first statement, he made it clear he does not blame Alec Baldwin, 63, who discharged the prop fun that took Halyna’s life.

The sister of 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was fatally shot when Alec Baldwin allegedly discharged a prop gun during rehearsal for his Western film "Rust" last week, is speaking out for the first time.  "I cannot comprehend [her passing]. I loved her very much; I was very proud of her, and she was my role model.

The accidental shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" has dominated headlines since the incident occurred Thursday. One name has been attached to the story more than any other: Alec Baldwin.

As New Mexico police continue to probe the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the injuring of Rust director Joel Souza yesterday from a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin, Sante Fe’s top prosecutor is taking a wait and see approach on whether charges will be coming.