Things take such unfortunate turns, which leaves us with no words other than being concerned about the loss. Something similar happened in the sets of the Movie “Rust.” Things could be said not in the hands of anyone. Recently, a picture surfaced where a man had smeared his shirt with blood and was trying to hide it.
The worst-case scenario was the whole incident was misinterpreted by the media. The Man who was portrayed in the picture was Alec Baldwin. Halyna Hutchins happened to be the Director of Photography in the Movie “Rust.”
The incident is tragic because the 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was mistakenly shot dead with the loaded gun weapon, which was to be used as a prop by the Actor Alec Baldwin. The Tragedy happened in New Mexico while the entire crew, including Halyna Hutchins, Alec Baldwin, Matthew Hutchins, Joel Souza, all were involved in shooting for the upcoming film “Rust.”
The Prop Gun happened to be used in a firing scene included in the Movie. The Gun was loaded with live rounds and was handed to Alec Baldwin by an assistant director. While performing the scene, Alec mistakenly fired the gun in the wrong direction, and the bullets hit Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza. Joel Souza recovered from the wound in her shoulder but ended up having a shoulder dislocated. But call it misfortune, Halyna Hutchins was shot dead due to hitting the bullets.
After the overall incident, when everything was a little normal, Alec Baldwin went forth to Matthew Hutchins and his 8-year-old son to lend support in their tough times. Alec Baldwin stated that losing a dear one is mourning and ends up leaving you depressed and wounded. These are the wounds that are external and are hard to recover. Halyna Hutchins’s husband, Matthew Hutchins, goes through the toughest time because he has no one to get consoled, nor can he cry inconsolably.
Now he has to take care of his son, who lost her dearest, Mommy. Halyna Hutchins has been regarded as one of the rising stars in the category of Cinematography. Alec Baldwin conveyed his deepest condolences in a series of tweets stating that it was indeed a tragic incident that took a mother, wife, and a deeply admired perfectionist’s life. He added that he is constantly in touch with Halyna’s husband and family and completely cooperating with the Police Department.
Halyna Hutchins was truly a woman who was hardworking and diligent when it came to working life. She was a lovable wife and a caring and loving mother. She was gone too soon but forever in our memories.
