Crime & Safety
'Rust' Fatal Shooting: Colorado Actor Doubtful Of Blank Rounds
A Colorado actor in the "Rust" cast was in Arvada visiting his mother when the deadly shooting involving Alec Baldwin took place.
(CBS4) – Among the actors in the cast of “Rust” is a man who spent much of his life Colorado. Marty Lindsey had already been filmed on set in New Mexico and was in Arvada visiting his mother when the deadly shooting involving Alec Baldwin took place. A grieving Lindsey had earlier posted a picture noting his casting on his Facebook page. He spoke of his shock with Ryan Warner, the host of Colorado Matters from CPR News.
“It’s unfathomable for me. Although accidents happen all the time, it’s really tough when it hits you at home.” Lindsey said.
The fatal shooting occurred when Baldwin fired what was called a “cold gun” during a rehearsal for a scene. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed. It was revealed that 500 rounds from the production have been recovered. That includes dummy rounds, blanks, live rounds and also a colt revolver.