‘Rust’ Armorer Convicted!
A Santa Fe, N.M., jury has convicted Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of involuntary manslaughter in the on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
Gutierrez-Reed was the low-budget western film’s armorer and responsible for firearm safety. The film’s star and producer, Alec Baldwin, was rehearsing with a revolver on set, when it accidentally discharged. He claimed he never pulled the trigger. Hutchins died on the scene and director Joel Souza was wounded.
Gutierrez-Reed, whose attorneys will appeal the verdict, faces up to a year and one-half in prison. More from KTLA News in Los Angeles, courtesy of 216.
