Hannah Gutierrez Reed Wikipedia

Armorer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Fatal Shooting on 'Rust' Set

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter

Santa Fe, NM (March 6, 2024) -

Today, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the former armorer of the movie "Rust," was sentenced to 18 months in prison for her role in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last month in a trial that shed light on the fatal incident that occurred on the film's set on October 21, 2021.

The trial focused on the handling and safety protocols for firearms on the set. Prosecutors argued that Gutierrez-Reed failed to properly inspect and maintain the prop gun used by Alec Baldwin, which resulted in Hutchins' death. Defense attorneys maintained that Gutierrez-Reed was not solely responsible for the tragedy and that other factors, such as Baldwin's actions and production negligence, contributed to the incident.

In the end, the jury determined that Gutierrez-Reed had acted recklessly and was criminally negligent in her duties as armorer. She was found not guilty of a second charge, tampering with evidence, which related to the removal of the prop gun from the set after the shooting. Gutierrez-Reed faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison, and her attorney indicated that she may appeal the conviction.

The sentencing concludes a chapter in the investigation of Hutchins' death, which has sparked ongoing debates about gun safety on film sets. The tragedy has led to increased scrutiny of industry practices and a renewed emphasis on the importance of proper firearms handling and training.