Gun supervisor for 'Rust' movie to be sentenced for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin on set

The gun supervisor for the film "Rust," Hannah Gutierrez Reed, is expected to be sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on the set of the Western film in October 2021. The incident resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza.

Alec Baldwin, the lead actor in "Rust," discharged a prop gun during a rehearsal, which resulted in the tragic accident. The shooting took place at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gutierrez Reed, who was in charge of overseeing the handling of firearms on the set, has been charged with negligence in connection with the incident.

According to court documents, Gutierrez Reed and her crew were responsible for ensuring that all firearms used on the set were safe and that proper safety protocols were followed. It is alleged that they failed to do so, leading to the accidental discharge of the gun.

The investigation into the incident revealed that live rounds were found on the set, despite supposedly being under the belief that only dummy rounds were being used. It is unclear how live rounds ended up on the set, but it is believed that they may have been mistakenly loaded into the gun instead of dummy rounds.

Gutierrez Reed has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her and has maintained that she followed all proper protocols and safety procedures. However, the incident has raised concerns about the safety practices on film sets and has led to calls for increased regulation and oversight in the industry.

The sentencing hearing for Gutierrez Reed is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks, and it remains to be seen what penalty she will face, if any. The incident has also resulted in ongoing legal action, with several lawsuits being filed against various parties involved in the production of "Rust."

In addition to the criminal investigation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is also conducting a separate investigation into the incident to determine if any violations of workplace safety regulations occurred. The results of that investigation are expected to be released in the coming months.

The tragic accident has had a profound impact on the film industry and has highlighted the need for stricter safety protocols and regulations to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. The cast and crew of "Rust" continue to mourn the loss of Halyna Hutchins and are working to ensure that her memory is honored and that her tragic death will not be in vain.