Police Found 'Loose Ammunition And Casings' On Set Of 'Rust' After Alec Baldwin Accidentally Shot And Killed Cinematographer
Oct. 26 2021, Published 11:17 a.m. ET
Authorities are finding more evidence as the investigation continues into Alec Baldwin's shooting accident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his film, Rust.
According to reports, police recovered some items that raise "questions about the organization of the armory department."
According to the inventory forwarded to Santa Fe County Magistrate Court, the findings included three revolvers, two boxes of "ammo," "loose ammo and boxes," spent casings as well as "a fanny pack w/ammo."
The court documents also explain how two leather gun belts with holsters and articles of clothing and swabs of what was believed to be blood.
A spokesman for the Santa Fe Sheriff's Department, Juan Rios, claimed investigators hope a forensic examination of ballistic evidence found will bring more information of what kind of projectile was used in the firearm during the fatal accident.
Rios also added the situation surrounding the case is "complicated."
An LA-based veteran professional armorer, Mike Tristano, told the New York Times the findings of loose ammunition and spent casings were "unusual."
Based on his experience, the items found would typically be kept in a labeled box.
"The fact that there is loose ammunition and casings raises questions about the organization of the armory department," he said.
