Alec Baldwin unaware he was handed loaded weapon in moments before fatal shooting | ITV News

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Police believe that Alec Baldwin- seen distraught in the hours after the final shooting – was told by a member of the film crew the gun he was handling was not loaded and did not pose a threat.

Minutes later, the talented cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot.

Injured in the accident was the director Joel Souza, who has spoken for the first time, saying: “I am gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague”.

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