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Actor Brandon Lee was killed by a prop gun, years before the 'Rust' shooting death

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Movies

Actor Brandon Lee was killed by a prop gun, years before the 'Rust' shooting death

January 20, 2023 • In an accident similar to Alec Baldwin's shooting of Halyna Hutchins, Lee's co-star fired a prop gun at the 28-year-old actor during filming of The Crow.

Alec Baldwin sues to 'clear his name' in movie set killing

In this image from video released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, Alec Baldwin stands in costume and speaks with investigators following a fatal shooting last year on a movie set in Santa Fe, N.M. Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office via AP, File hide caption

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Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office via AP, File

Culture

Alec Baldwin sues to 'clear his name' in movie set killing

November 12, 2022 • Baldwin on Friday sued people involved in handling and supplying the loaded gun that he was using when it fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a 2021 filming accident in New Mexico.

After the 'Rust' movie set shooting, investigators look into the ammo supplier

A rusted chain hangs on the fence at the entrance to the Bonanza Creek Ranch film set in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 27. Andres Leighton/AP hide caption

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Law

After the 'Rust' movie set shooting, investigators look into the ammo supplier

December 1, 2021 • Investigators are still trying to determine how live ammunition ended up on the set of Rust. In October, Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun armed with a live bullet.

The Steel Mill 'Becomes A Family' Author Of 'Rust' Memoir Reveals

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Author Interviews

The Steel Mill 'Becomes A Family' Author Of 'Rust' Memoir Reveals

March 3, 2020 • Eliese Goldbach turned to a local steel mill in Ohio as a way to earn money after college. She's written a book about her journey — including its dangers and what she learned about the mill workers.

The Steel Mill 'Becomes A Family' Author Of 'Rust' Memoir Reveals

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