By Lisa Richwine

SANTA FE, N.M. (Reuters) – Authorities investigating the movie-set capturing by Alec Baldwin will ask for a ballistics evaluation they hope will assist reply the important thing query of what sort of fabric was discharged from the gun that killed a cinematographer.

Investigators have spoken with the individual accountable for weapons on the set, often called an armorer, and are conducting extra interviews with potential witnesses, Juan Rios, spokesman for the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Division, mentioned on Monday.

One of many central mysteries stays what sort of projectile was fired from the gun and the way it bought there. Investigators hope a forensic evaluation of ballistic proof will make clear these questions, he mentioned.

“This can be a sophisticated case,” he mentioned.

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was killed and director Joel Souza, 48, was injured when a revolver that Baldwin was utilizing throughout rehearsal discharged. The actor had been advised that the gun was not loaded, in keeping with court docket paperwork.

The accident occurred on the set of the Western indie film “Rust” at Bonanza Creek (NYSE:) Ranch close to Santa Fe on Thursday.

Rios mentioned investigators had interviewed armorer Hannah Gutierrez, 24, who was liable for the security of weapons on the set, however gave no particulars. Gutierrez has not spoken publicly, and Reuters has not been in a position to attain her.

Baldwin, the director and others have additionally been interviewed however no costs have been introduced.

Earlier than the incident, digicam operators had walked off the set to protest working circumstances, in keeping with a sheriff’s division affidavit. The probe into the capturing is analyzing info past simply what occurred that day, Rios mentioned.

Investigators “are every little thing that ought to have been adopted, and security requirements on down,” Rios mentioned.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff and the native district legal professional are scheduled to talk about the case at a information convention on Wednesday. Rios mentioned it will take time for investigators to attract conclusions about what occurred.

In her first public statements in regards to the incident, Baldwin’s spouse, Hilaria, mentioned on Monday that “it is not possible to precise the shock and heartache of such a tragic accident.”

“My coronary heart is with Halyna. Her husband. Her son. Their household and family members. And my Alec,” she wrote on Instagram.