Social media is clamoring if Alec Baldwin will be charged in the shooting on the set of "RUST". On Thursday, NBC News reported director of photography, Halyna Hutchins, 42, was killed during the accidental shooting, while director, Joel Souza, 48, was injured, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a statement.
As we see the posts on social, a lot of the comments are asking if and should he be charged with murder. It was an accident, he can't be charged in some posts. Others saying, Two tier justice system if he is not charged. Alec is by all accounts heartbroken over the tragedy and still in shock of what happened.
As for the investigation: "According to investigators, it appears that the scene being filmed involved the use of a prop firearm when it was discharged," sheriff's spokesman Rios told the Albuquerque Journal. "Detectives are investigating how and what type of projectile was discharged."
The investigation is ongoing and authorities say no charges have been filed in this incident, the sheriff's office said. Detectives are continuing to interview witnesses.
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