‘Rust' armorer convicted in cinematographer's death released from prison
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of 'Rust' who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, has been released from prison.
In April 2024, Gutierrez-Reed was sentenced to 18 months for the involuntary manslaughter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Hutchins was shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of 'Rust' in October 2021. A jury determined that Gutierrez-Reed recklessly handled ammunition on set, leading to the accidental death.
The New Mexico Department of Corrections confirmed Gutierrez was released on Friday and is serving her probation in Arizona.
Gutierrez-Reed also is being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.
Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer for 'Rust,' was pointing a gun at Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe when the revolver went off, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
Gutierrez-Reed has an appeal of the conviction pending in a higher court. Jurors acquitted her of allegations she tampered with evidence in the 'Rust' investigation.
Prosecutors blamed Gutierrez-Reed for unwittingly bringing live ammunition onto the set of 'Rust' and for failing to follow basic gun safety protocols.
Gutierrez-Reed carried a gun into a downtown Santa Fe bar where firearms are prohibited weeks before 'Rust' began filming.
The terms of parole include mental health assessments and a prohibition on firearms ownership and possession.
An involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin was dismissed at trial last year on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
The filming of 'Rust' was completed in Montana. The Western was released in theaters this month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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