One day after her uncle Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on set of his Western film Rust, Hailey Bieber took to Instagram to comment on the tragedy.
In a post shared to her 38.8million followers, the supermodel, aged 24, said that she is ‘absolutely devastated’ by Hutchins’ passing.
“Sending all my love and support to the Halyna Hutchins family. She began the note by stating that this was a truly devastating and unimaginable tragedy.
Solemn Statement: Hailey Bieber posted a comment on the tragedy on Instagram, one day after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer for Western film Rust.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Joel Souza during his recovery.” She said in white letters on a black background, “I am absolutely heartbroken”
Bieber is one of many celebrities who offered condolences to the victims of an unthinkable accident.
Stephen Baldwin, her father requested prayers via Instagram Thursday night.
Stephen, 55 years old, a devout Christian wrote: “Asking you for your prayers tonight friends, nothing can be said except that please pray for everyone involved in this tragic accident thank-you,”
In his caption, he cited Psalm 91, which reads: “I will say of God, He is my refuge. My fortress. My God. I will trust in him.”
Reaching out to her followers: The supermodel, aged 24, took to Instagram, where she has 38.8million followers. She then went to Stories to share her message
United family: Hailey Baldwin’s father Stephen Baldwin requested prayers via Instagram on Thursday.
Alec’s oldest and closest cousin to Bieber’s, Ireland Baldwin (25), wrote on Insta Stories on Friday that she felt the need to show her support to Halnya and her family. [sic]. Sending healing thoughts and best wishes to Joel Souza. And I wish I could hug dad tighter today.
Alec allegedly asked repeatedly “Why was I given a hot gun?” After Thursday’s horrific incident, Alec allegedly repeatedly asked ‘Why was I handed a hot gun?
Hutchins was shot by Baldwin shortly after he shot him at Bonanza Creek Ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Joel Souza was also injured and was admitted to hospital for several hours. He was released the next day.
Hailey’s cousin Ireland Baldwin posted a message on Insta Stories Friday
Aftermath: Alec allegedly repeatedly asked ‘why was I handed a hot gun?’ After Thursday’s shocking incident
Heart-wrenching: Hutchins died shortly after being shot by Baldwin around 1:50pm at Bonanza Creek Ranch, near the city of Santa Fe in New Mexico
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A spokesman for the movie’s producer has claimed that only blanks were used. The sheriff’s department has not yet confirmed this. It’s not clear if this was Baldwin’s first or only shot, or if there were other safe shots.
This tragedy recalls the 1993 accident on The Crow’s set, where Bruce Lee’s son Brandon was killed and shot by a fellow actor.
Although the film crew believed that the gun was loaded only with blanks and dummy bullets, an autopsy revealed that Lee had a.44 caliber cartridge lodged in his spine. Investigators investigating the incident also suggested that a dummy bullet got stuck in the barrel before firing the second round. This is a known shooting hazard that can cause serious injury or even death.
Recovering: Souza, the film’s director, was also hurt and spent several hours in hospital, but was released later the same evening