The set of Alec Baldwin’s The Last was in “chaos” on the day cinematographer Halina Hutchins was shot and killed.
Ross Addiego, a Dolly Grip member of the “Last” crew, said Monday at Hannah Gutierrez-Reid’s criminal trial that the production “completes a very ambitious schedule” on the Western movie’s Santa Fe set. “It’s progressing at an incredible speed,” he said.
Despite an altercation earlier in the day and the rest of the camera department leaving, Addiego remained on set, and Addiego was in the church when Baldwin’s gun went off, killing Hutchins. He wept in court as he recalled the moments after Hutchins was shot.
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Los Addiego shed tears in court while testifying in the criminal trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reid, who was charged with manslaughter on the set of “The Last.” (Court TV)
The armorer, Gutierrez-Reed, was charged with manslaughter and could face up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Additionally, Gutierrez-Reed was charged with tampering with evidence. hand over a bag of cocaine On the day of shooting. Jury selection began Wednesday and took all day. Seven men and five women were selected from 70 potential jurors.
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“It always seemed like we were in a hurry, rushing to get the job done and move on,” Addiego said.
Addiego’s understanding is that while filming the church scene, Baldwin “kind of showed the camera the weapon coming out of the holster.”
Ross Addiego testified Monday in the criminal trial of Hannah Gutierrez-Reed. (Court TV)
“I think Alec drew it.” Just once for Joel to sample what his actions should be. [Souza] “And, uh, it exploded, and, you know, instantly…I mean, a firearm went off in a little wooden church,” Addiego said. Concussions, ringing in the ears, this is the moment when everyone panics.
“I think the first person I made eye contact with was… Halina. She was obviously injured by whatever that gunshot was. That sound we just heard,” he said through tears. .
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”And actually, I think she was starting to blush and was holding onto her right side. Then I think Joel yelled something or made a noise that indicated he was hurt too, but I think my attention was focused on Joel. Because he was the closest to me. ”
Alec Baldwin was shown sitting in the church where Hutchins was killed in an outtake from the “Last” production. (Court TV)
Addiego added: ”I think I yelled, “If you can’t help us, get that guy out of here, somebody call 911.” ”
Baldwin maintains he did not pull the trigger of the gun that killed Halina Hutchins on October 21, 2021.
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A special prosecutor accused Gutierrez-Reid of bringing live ammunition to the set and using drugs in the days before the 2021 shooting, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
