During the filming of the movie 'Rust,' a tragic incident occurred that resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The investigation revealed that a live bullet was present on the set, leading to the fatal shooting. The film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez Reed, was found to have brought the rounds onto the set, inadvertently causing the unfortunate event.
Prosecutors argued that Gutierrez Reed failed to enforce industry safety protocols on the Western set, putting the cast and crew at risk. She held the dual roles of armorer and prop assistant, having been hired by the movie's producers after working on Nicolas Cage's 'The Old Way.'
