The US Administration commented on the death incident with the participation of the Hollywood actor Aleka Boldina, who accidentally shot the cameraman and wounded the director on the shooting of Western “Rust”, reports TASS.
Press Secretary of the White House Jen Psaka called the tragedy occurred on the set and expressed condolences to loved ones.
“Obviously, this is a tragedy … our thoughts and prayers with the families of the victims,” she emphasized at the briefing.
Earlier, Alec Baldwin first commented on the death of the operator on the shooting. He stated that he collaborates with a police investigation to establish circumstances, and also supports the relationship with the family of the deceased director. “I have no words to express my shock and sadness,” said Baldwin.
During the filming of one of the episodes of “Rust” on October 22, Baldwin shot from a pistol, which was supposed to be charged by idle cartridges. Shards of bullets wounded the director of Joel’s tape sauce and operator Galina Hutchins, who later died in the hospital. Law enforcement officers have not yet been prosecuted against Baldwin.