UPDATE On Alec Baldwin' Shooting Accident.

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IEATSE, (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees), Local 44, which covers prop masters, sent an email to its members early Friday morning that said the gun used in the scene contained “a live round” and the production’s propmaster was not a member of Local 44. Director Joel Souza also was hit and injured by a bullet and was treated at an area hospital before being released.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Bonanza Creek Ranch, a popular filming location south of Santa Fe, Thursday afternoon in response to a 911 caller reporting a shooting on set. No charges have been filed and the incident remains under investigation.

“The sheriff’s office confirms that two individuals were shot on the set of Rust. Halyna Hutchins, 42, director of photography and Joel Souza, 48, director, were shot when a prop firearm was discharged by Alec Baldwin, 68, producer and actor,” reads a statement from the sheriff’s department. “Ms. Hutchins was transported, via helicopter, to University of New Mexico Hospital where she was pronounced dead by medical personnel. Mr. Souza was transported by ambulance to Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical center where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries. This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives.”

“Mr. Baldwin was questioned by investigators and released,” a Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department official told Deadline. “No arrests or charges have been filed.”

 

https://www.indiewire.com/2021/10/alec-baldwin-fires-gun-kills-cinematographer-wounds-director-on-rust-set-1234673555/

 

So, someone either hires non union member crew as propmaster, for whatever reason. So that person who hires the propmaster are going to be responsible, as well as the prop themselves. 
 

FYI IEATSE is the union behind entertainment business. Live show. Theaters in USA & Canada.

https://iatse.net/about/

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how did a real bullet get into the gun though? you're on a set, acting with a prop and someone puts in lethal ammo? I just don't understand how that happens, especially for a big Hollywood movie

(I actually just read this thread that cleared things up)

 

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as if IATSE isn’t going thru enough drama as it is

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So sad for all involved… I can only imagine how much of a wreck Alec and the props team must be right now