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Alec Baldwin Fires Prop Gun On Movie Set That Kills Cinematographer

File image: Alec Baldwin via @AlecBaldwin/Twitter

Director of movie injured

Alec Baldwin has been questioned by police in the US, after firing a gun that killed a woman on the set of his new film.

The victim has been named as 42 year-old Halyna Hutchins - the director of cinematography.

The director, Joel Souza, was injured when the actor discharged a prop firearm, during filming for "Rust" in New Mexico.

He was brought to hospital, but has since been discharged.

Police are investigating the incident in New Mexico.

No one has been charged.

According to stunt co-ordinator, John Condren, prop guns would be put through thorough examinations before being placed in a movie set.

US correspondent with the Daily Mail, Harriet Alexander, says incidents like this are unusual:

Daily Mail US correspondent Harriet Alexander says photos have emerged of Alec Baldwin at the scene:

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