Timeline of Key Events in Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' Shooting Incident

The tragic events surrounding the shooting on the set of the film "Rust" have led to legal battles, settlements, and ongoing controversies. The incident, which resulted in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured Director Joel Souza, has garnered international attention. Below is a detailed timeline highlighting the key events from the announcement of the film to the latest legal developments.

May 29, 2020: Announcement of 'Rust'

Alec Baldwin was announced as the producer and star of the Western film "Rust" (CNN).

October 6, 2021: Filming Commences

Filming of "Rust" began at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico (ABC; CNN).

October 20, 2021: Crew Walkout

Several crew members walked off the set citing safety concerns (CNN).

October 21, 2021: The Incident

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed by Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal. Director Joel Souza was also injured in the shooting (ABC; CNN).

October 27, 2021: Sheriff's Investigation

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office handed over the investigation to the District Attorney (ABC).

November 17, 2021: Civil Suit Filed

Mamie Mitchell, the film's script supervisor, filed a civil suit against Alec Baldwin and others for the incident (ABC).

December 2, 2021: Baldwin's Interview

In an interview with ABC, Alec Baldwin claimed he did not pull the trigger of the gun that killed Hutchins (ABC; CNN).

August 14, 2022: FBI Report

FBI testing indicated that the gun could not have fired without the trigger being pulled if it was cocked, although it malfunctioned during testing (CNN).

October 5, 2022: Settlement Reached

The family of Halyna Hutchins announced they had reached a settlement in their wrongful death lawsuit. Her husband, Matthew Hutchins, was to become an executive producer on "Rust" (ABC; CNN).

October 27, 2022: Investigation Update

The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office handed over its investigation to the District Attorney (ABC).

January 19, 2023: Charges Filed

A New Mexico judicial ruling charged Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed with involuntary manslaughter (ABC; CNN).

January 31, 2023: Formal Charges

Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed were formally charged with involuntary manslaughter (ABC; CNN).

March 14, 2023: Special Prosecutor Steps Down

Special prosecutor Andrea Reeb stepped down from the case (ABC).

March 31, 2023: David Halls' Sentence

First Assistant Director David Halls was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation after agreeing to plead no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon (ABC).

April 20, 2022: Safety Penalty

The New Mexico Environment Department's Occupational Health and Safety Bureau issued Rust Movie Productions a citation and a $136,793 penalty for failures leading to Hutchins' death (ABC).

April 20, 2023: Charges Dismissed

Charges against Alec Baldwin were dismissed by New Mexico prosecutors (ABC; CNN).

February 22, 2024: Gutierrez-Reed's Trial

The trial for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed began (CNN).

April 15, 2024: Gutierrez-Reed Sentenced

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months in prison (ABC; CNN).

June 5, 2024: New Lawsuit Filed

Halyna Hutchins' parents, sister, and Mamie Mitchell filed a new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and others (ABC).

This comprehensive timeline details the major milestones and legal proceedings following the tragic shooting on the set of "Rust." The incident has led to a series of lawsuits, safety reviews, and ongoing legal battles, casting a long shadow over the film industry and workplace safety protocols in filmmaking.