DAYS after Halyna Hutchins' shocking death on the set of Rust, Hilaria Baldwin breaks her silence.
The wife of actor Alec Baldwin fled New York City following the tragic death.
What did Hilaria Baldwin say about Halyna Hutchins' death?
In an Instagram post on Monday, October 25, 2021, Hilaria Baldwin shared her thoughts on the shooting.
"My heart is with Halyna. Her husband. Her son. Their family and loved ones. And my Alec," she wrote.
"It's said, 'there are no words' because it's impossible to express the shock and heartache of such a tragic accident. Heartbreak. Loss. Support."
Her husband, Alec released a statement on Friday morning, apologizing for the shooting.
"There are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of Halyna Hutchins, a wife, mother and deeply admired colleague of ours," he said in his statement.
"I'm fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family.
"My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna."
Did Hilaria Baldwin flee New York City?
On Friday, October 22, 2021, images revealed Hilaria Baldwin leaving her New York home, followed by a friend and the Baldwin's six children and pets.
The yoga instructor left the apartment early in the morning, with a friend returning to grab her children, belongings, and family pets.
The friend carried several of the Baldwin's children to an SUV, where they had concealed their identities by hiding their faces on the way out of the building.
The departure from New York comes within hours of the tragic shooting on set of Rust.
Read our Alec Baldwin shooting live blog for the very latest news and updates…
What happened on set of Rust?
On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Alec Baldwin shot a prop gun that accidentally struck cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza.
After being airlifted to a local hospital, it was reported that Hutchins died from her injuries.
Joel Souza was released from the hospital the following day.
According to reports, assistant director Dave Halls handed Baldwin a gun, claiming it to be a "cold gun".
A cold gun means the weapon is safe for use.
However, the gun that was supposed to shoot blanks ended up having live rounds.
Police immediately launched an investigation into the shooting, as well asthe Occupational Health and Safety Bureau.
The investigation is still ongoing.
As of October 25, 2021, Alec Baldwin is not facing any charges in relation to the shooting.
Legal experts say he may deal with consequences as an executive producer on the film, but likely will not as the shooting was an accident.
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