Alec Baldwin reaches agreement with cinematographer’s family in the shooting process – and the film is completed – Orange County Register

LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin and the family of Halyna Hutchins have reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit in connection with the fatal shooting of Hutchins on the set of ‘Rust.’

In a statement released on Twitter, Baldwin said: “We are pleased to announce today the settlement of the civil lawsuit filed on behalf of the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained an expressed desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to everyone who helped resolve this tragic and painful situation.”

Hutchins, who worked as a cinematographer on the project, died on October 21 when Baldwin fired a gun used as a prop on the set of the film Rust, set in New Mexico. The bullet hit Hutchins in the chest and hit director Joel Souza, who survived.