alec baldwin the producer is a separate question. there are going to be serious questions, including possible criminal questions, about how that live round ended up on the set. >> reporter: baldwin's production company is producing the film. baldwin taking to twitter writing, there are no words to convey my shock and sadness regarding the tragic accident that took the life of halyna hutchins. a wife, mother, and deeply admired colleague of ours. my heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved halyna. heralded as a rising star behind the camera, her last instagram post showed her excitement for being part of this production. >> she was the kind of filmmaker who would stand in any uncomfortable place with her camera to get a shot that she thought would be the right shot, and you could not move her to compromise. >> reporter: over the weekend, vigils in new mexico, and california, remembering her life and work. >> i would have been lucky to have ever done another movie with another person like that or with her,

baldwin. we also believe that we have the spent shell casingthe bullet that was fired from the gun. >> reporter: today for the first time publicly authorities in santa fe are releasing key details of their investigation into the fatal shooting on the set of the western film "rust." last week a prop gun in the hands of actor alec baldwin discharged, killing the film's cinematograph cinematographer, halyna hutchins, and injuring its director joel souza. now we're learning that colt .45 revolver was loaded with a but the. >> the actual lead projectile that was fired has been recovered from the shoulder of mr. souza. >> reporter: authorities also confirming the chain of events that led to the shooting. >> a weapon was handed to mr. baldw baldwin. the weapon is functional and fired a live round, killing ms. hutchins and injuring mr. souza. >> reporter: today's news a shock to hollywood. according to an industrywide safety committee bulletin, live ammunition is never to be used nor brought onto any

investigators are also looking into who handled the gun before it was given to baldwin. ccording to a police report, hannah gutierrez reed, the person in charge of weapons on the set, prepared the gun then assistant director dave halls handed it to baldwin. according to a producer, halls was fired from a different project back in 2019 after an alleged gun mishap. the district attorney also responded to reports that crew members were using live ammunition for target practice before the shooting. she said those reports are unconfirmed. >>> a philadelphia boy who survived a crocodile attack in mexico is sharing the gripping details. 12-year-old charlie buhl was playing hide-and-seek at a resort in cancun when the crocodile latched on to his leg. employees and guests at the resort came to the rescue. >> the workers helped pull me out and they were kicking the crocodile's eyes and putting a blue pillow on its head then it finally let go and like they put me on the ground. >> charlie is on the road to recovery. he is grateful to the doctors who saved his leg. >>> and some terr

. >>> new revelations in the alec baldwin set shooting. what we're learning about the bullet and the previous concerns about the woman who handled that gun. the new details coming to light from a crew member on a nicolas cage movie. >>> breaking overnight, a flight attendant allegedly assaulted. >>> the new study of colon cancer in young adults. >>> and in the wake of the pandemic, the push to bring back the old-fashioned restaurant menu. >>> good thursday morning, everyone. we're beginning with extreme weather. this time, tornadoes in the south. >> the damage reports have been coming in overnight. that weather system is heading east, where people are still without power, following the last storm. overnight, tornado watches in effect for parts of the south, after twisters devastated areas of texas and louisiana. >> oh, my gosh. >> power lines sparking, as this tornado crossed interstate 10 in orange, texas. you can see a vehicle flying through the air. the atv later seen mangled on the side of the road. thankfully, police say, no one was i

while the gun was in baldwin's hands, a projectile fired. on a recent podcast, gutierrez reed described how nervous she was to take her first big job on another film earlier this year. >> i almost didn't take the job because i wasn't sure if i was ready. >> reporter: we reached out to both the armorer and assistant director for comment, but haven't yet heard back. >> the first question is who loaded that live ammunition into that gun? who handled the gun after the live ammunition was put into the gun? who knew about the live ammunition? all of those questions will go to determine whether this rises to the level of criminal homicide which is very possible in a case like this. >> dave halls told investigators he did not know the gun contained live rounds. >>> a horrific discovery near houston. three children were found abandoned inside an apartment along with the remains of another child. the boys are between the ages of 7 and 15 years old. the eldest called police to say his 9-year-old brother had been dead for a year. he said their parents h

alec baldwin embracing halyna hutchins' husband and young son just days after her death. what we're learning about the prop gun that discharged. and what the armorer said just weeks before the horrific accident. >>> and the news tonight on covid shots for children ages 5 to 11, potentially just weeks away. 28 million american children in that age group still not protected. what pfizer's early data shows about vaccinating them with a smaller dose. the major decision heading to an fda advisory panel in just days. and the booster rollout for millions of eligible americans. tonight, what dr. anthony fauci is saying about mixing and matching. >>> and the last minute negotiations in the push for democrats' ambitious spending plan. president biden meeting at his delaware home with majority leader chuck schumer and senator joe manchin. a major holdout. where things stand tonight. >>> the deadly drag race crash. two children killed, others injured, when a driver crashes into the crowd of spectators. >>> and "america strong" tonight. the two teenage sisters making history on the fo

the film's star alec baldwin in the center. the crew, including cinematographer halyna hutchins, surrounding him. at the bonanza creek ranch in santa fe, new mexico, a search warrant revealing investigators seized at least three revolvers, nine spent casings and multiple boxes of ammunition, some found loose in a fanny pack. it's not clear whether they were blanks or bullets. the evidence gathered after a prop gun in baldwin's hands fired, killing hutchins and injuring director joel souza five days ago. >> hollywood, the entertainment industry as a whole, have been shaken to the core literally by this, because we deal with prop guns every single day. it's a tough blow. it's a tough blow to our craft. >> reporter: and now, a past allegation of unsafe practices emerging about assistant director dave halls, who authorities say handed baldwin the weapon. a producer for the movie "freedom's path" telling abc news, halls was fired from a previous film set in 2019, when a different prop gun unexpectedly discharged, injuring a crew mem

baldwin. this is the firearm we believe discharged the bullet. the actual lead projectile that has been fired has been recovered from the shoulder of mr. souza. >> reporter: the sheriff saying investigators seized roughly 500 rounds of ammunition from the set. analysis now underway to determine if more bullets are among the blanks and dummies. >> we suspect that there was other live rounds that were found on the set. i won't comment further on how they got there. >> reporter: and tonight, a new affidavit raising more questions about possible breaches of safety protocol on set. assistant director dave halls and armorer hannah gutierrez-reed identified by officials as the two crew members who handled the weapon before baldwin. in that affidavit, halls explaining that "when hannah showed him the firearm before continuing rehearsal, he could only remember seeing three rounds. he advised he should have checked all of them, but didn't." and couldn't recall if gutierrez-reed had spun the drum. he then handed the gun to baldwin and indicated it was safe

and images taken after the shooting, baldwin is visibly distraught. no charges have been filed but the investigation remains active. >> there will be much more on "gma" in the morning. >>> to the major news in the nfl. reaching an agreement to end the practice of what was called race-norming. some former black players say denied them compensation for their injuries. >> it's been a long time coming. and i'm really just eager for justes to come to fruition. >> reporter: a stunning new development in a deal that was supposed to play former players suffer flumg lingering effects but lnardis a h wif i en denyir black players, using a medical practice used as race-norming. one that makes it harder for black players to receive payouts. >> are you really advocating for these players that are driving the dollars for the nfl? no. and the nfl really, really needs to give these families justice. >> reporter: now, months after an abc news investigation of the program, nfl and former players have not only reached an agreement to eliminate race-norming and they will

said when asked, could alec baldwin face any charges? tonight, the new affidavit, revealing what the assistant director, who handed the gun to baldwin, told authorities about checking that gun. >>> also as we come on the air tonight, the images comes in now. tornadoes touching down in texas. tonight, tornado watches in other states as the state now heads east and then right up into d.c., philadelphia and new york city. and it all comes after the deadly nor'easter turning into a bomb cyclone has left hundreds of thousands in the northeast without power tonight. rob marciano now tracking this new storm. >>> there is also news tonight about a potential fourth booster shot for some americans. the cdc now allowing people who are immunocompromised and who have already received their third shot to get a fourth shot six months later. also news tonight on the pfizer child vaccine. >>> the major headline tonight involving president biden's domestic agenda on the eve of his big trip. late word tonight a popular part of the bill may now be out. the

baldwin firing a prop gun during filming in santa fe. describing his shock and sadness over accidentally killing director of photography, halyna hutchins, and wounding the director. the gun supposed to be loaded with blanks. questions now about safety protocols. crew members walking off the set. and at least two accidental discharges in the last week. and we're now hearing the 911 calls for help, moments after the shooting. kaylee hartung in santa fe. >>> major news tonight about covid vaccines and children. data showing pfizer's vaccine nearly 91% effective against symptomatic illness in children 5 to 11. fda advisors meeting next week to consider authorization. also tonight, more than 70 million americans now eligible for boosters of every vaccine available in the u.s. >>> the supreme court tonight refusing to immediately block the texas abortion law banning almost all abortions in the state. the justices agreeing to hear arguments on november 1st. >>> the white house and democrats inching closer to a deal to pass president biden's nea

baldwin says he supports new safety measures on movie sets like rubber or plastic. things i'm not an expert in this field. so whatever other people decide is the best way to go in terms of protecting people's safety on film sets. i'm all in favor of and i will co operate with trust movie productions the company created to produce the film has said it was not aware of safety concerns on set was cooperating with the investigation elizabeth olsey abc news, washington. animal rights activists gathered outside the in-n-out restaurant in san francisco inspired by the popular series squid games protesters took a creative approach to get their point across. they kicked off the off the offe a game of red light green light. you've seen the show, you know what we're talking about. they also created a giant version of the doll from the show protesters are accusing in and out of continuing to get their beefs of beef. from a processing facility accused of killing cows inhumanely protesters want an end to factory farms in california? all it took was a few storms in last week's atm

authorities say alec baldwin discharged a gun accidentally. the new images overnight and what we're learning about the victims. >>> also breaking overnight, the director of the cdc officially weighs in on covid vaccine booster shots. her decision and what it means for millions of americans this weekend. >>> president biden making headlines in a town hall meeting. what he said about the filibuster, is he ready to do away with that controversial seate tradition so he can pass key legislation? >>> gabby petito' fiance brian laundrie confirmed dead, his our expert explainshy answers. >>> the shocking news from the sports world. the pro soccer team signing a 4-year-old boy. >>> redefining a hollywood getaway. new details about the longest cruise in the world. >>> from abc news in new york, this is "america this morning." >>> good friday morning, everyone. we begin with a deadly shooting on a hollywood movie set. >> authorities say alec baldwin accidentally shot two people during filming of his new movie in new mexico. one of them has died. >> baldw

authorities say alec baldwin discharged a gun accidentally. the new images overnight and what we're learning about the victims. >>> also breaking overnight, the director of the cdc officially weighs in on covid vaccine booster shots. her decision and what it means for millions of americans this weekend. >>> president biden making headlines in a town hall meeting. what he said about the filibuster, is he ready to do away with that controversial seate tradition so he can pass key legislation? >>> gabby petito' fiance brian laundrie confirmed dead, his remain

alec baldwin said several times -- >> good morning, stephanie. >> alec baldwin -- good morning. he said several times he can't comment on the investigation. if he elaborates any more can he get himself in legal trouble by speaking about the case? >> well, absolutely, stephanie. what we know about this case from the district attorney in that press conference that she held this week is everything is on the table. she wouldn't rule out that alec baldwin or anyone else on that set is immune from criminal prosecution. this is a criminal investigation that's taking place in new mexico. i think he's smart and his wife was smart to try to prevent him from continuing to speak with the paparazzi about any details related to halyna's death. >> and of course, it's still early in the investigation and important to keep that in mind. now, alec baldwin is one of five producers on the movie. how would his role as a producer of the movie affect him legally? >> good question, stephanie. obviously as a producer, he may have some affirmative obligations as it relates to safety on that set. he wasn'

. >>> now to the tragedy on that we've learned the man who handed the gun to baldwin had been fired from a previous movie because of an alleged mishap also involving a gun. this morning, new details about a second movie set shooting involving the assistant director who authorities say handed actor alec baldwin a prop gun and yelled cold gun to indicate it wasn't loaded before it went off according to a producer from the movie "freedom's path," david halls was fired from that film's production in 2019 after a crew member suffered a minor injury when a gun was unexpectedly discharged. the producer says halls was removed from the set immediately adding, production did not resume filming until dave was off site. it comes as a prop gun maker claims she filed a complaint against halls that same year on the set of a different project claiming halls regularly neglected safety protocols for weapons. >> those of us at the bottom were crying out, hey, bud, like let's pump the brakes for a minute. >> reporter: halls has not responded to requests for comment. back on the set of "rust," some crew memb

baldwin seen outside the sheriff's office. this morning, the 911 call and the latest on the urgent investigation. >>> new overnight, shot of hope. the cdc green lighting booster shots for both moderna and johnson & johnson. plus, mixing and matching. cdc director dr. rochelle walensky joins us this morning on her decision, and when younger kids might finally be eligible for the vaccine. >>> chilling threat. the leader of the gang believed to have taken those 17 hostages in haiti now saying he'll kill them if he's not paid $17 million as chaos escalates in the streets of port-au-prince. >>> criminal contempt. former president trump's top adviser steve bannon now facing possible jail time if charged by the justice department. >>> severe weather. at least five reported tornadoes in ohio and pennsylvania. in the west, record-breaking torrential downpours in san francisco. california now bracing for more flash flooding and mudslides. ginger tracking it all. >>> the manhunt for brian laundrie is over. the fbi saying the remains foun

you're talking about alec baldwin the producer. as an independent film, who is ultimately responsible, and could be held that type of liable? >> i expect there will be a civil case, that there will be civil damages awarded in connection with this because of exactly what dutch just said. there is no good explanation for how it ended up there. someone did something wrong. there was some negligence at the least on that set, and as a result, i expect at the least that there will be a civil case with damages paid out. >> dan and dutch, thank you both very much. >>> coming up, we're going to celebrate the man behind gunther. tributes are coming in for "friends" star james michael tyler this morning. ♪ rich, indulgent chocolate with a luscious caramel filling. with love from san francisco. ghirardelli caramel squares. makes life a bite better. tony b here to warn you about this new beefy black & bleu. with a one-two punch of bleu cheese and horseradish aioli. you punch me, jimmy's john's? i punch back. come on! don't eat the black and b

baldwin seen here doubled over in horror. alec tweeted his heart is broken and he's in touch with halyna's grieving husband. the chilling 911 call describing the chaos on the set. >> this [ bleep ] a.d. yelled at me at lunch kept asking about my vision. he's supposed to be responsible for it. >> reporter: the director he didn't know there were any rounds in the gun. when crew member telling abc news the issue of gun safety was brought up by the camera crew and brush off repeatedly by producers. in the past week, there were at least two accidental discharges of the prop gun on set, according to the crew, who said a list of safety and other concerns prompted almost the entire camera department to walk off the set just hours before the shooting. "rust" producers telling "variety" they were not aware of complaints and are cooperating with the investigation. the film industry standard safety bulletin for firearms on set emphasizes blanks can killed. live ammunition is never to be used nor brought on to any studio lot of stage. >>

they say it was the assistant director who handed it to alec baldwin. kaylee hartung with more. >> reporter: tonight, new eyewitness accounts are giving a more detailed picture of just what happened in this chapel moments before an up and coming cinematographer was fatally wounded on the movie set of "rust." >> so was it loaded with a real bullet or more? >> i don't -- i cannot tell you that. >> reporter: in search warrants obtained from authorities in santa fe, new mexico, the film's director joel souza telling investigators alec baldwin was sitting in a church pew, preparing for a scene. as he practiced drawing his weapon baldwin pointing the revolver towards the camera lens. souza says he was standing behind that camera, looking over the shoulder of cinematographer halyna hutchins when he herd what sounded like a whip and then loud pop. a projectile fired, striking and killing hutchins, then piercing souza in the shoulder. a cameraman telling investigators there was no video or audio being recorded at that time. an affidavit saying that the gun was o

>> again, victor, that question is about what alec baldwin knew. we knew -- we know that he wasn't just an actor on the set. he was also a producer, and so as a producer, it's quite possible he had more responsibility than your typical actor. we heard this expert say no actor should have to worry about whether there was live ammunition in a gun and i agree with that. but, when that actor wears the hat of also the producer, that calculation could change. again, lots of questions to answer about what his responsibility was as a producer and actor on this set. >> and areva, even if no criminal charges are filed, civil litigation here is pretty much a certainty, right? >> yeah. i can pretty much guarantee that there's going to be civil lawsuits and alec baldwin will definitely, in my opinion, be named in the civil lawsuit as well as the other producers and everyone involved in the production of this film should be expected to be sued in a civil lawsuit. that will result in millions of dollars in damages to halyna's >> areva, thank you so much for helpi

for the first time we're hearing from alec baldwin about the deadly shooting. he spoke to the paparazzi outside his home in vermont. bald win talked about the woman who died and the film crew. >> for the first time since the fatal shooting on the set of the film rust alec baldwin is speaking out. >> there are incidental accidents on film sets from time to time but nothing like this. this is is a one in a trillion episode. >> answering questions, he mourned the death of cinematographer who died when investigators say he fired a prop gun on set director joel sousa was also wounded in the shooting. >> she was my friend. the day i arrived i took her to dinner with joel. we were a very, very well-oiled crew shooting a film together and then this horrible event happened. >> he's been in constant contact with her husband. >> the guy is overwhelmed. >> but he repeatedly declined to comment on the investigation into the incident. >> i've been ordered by the sheriff's department in santa fe can't answer any questions. i can't. >> investigators have obtained a wasn't to s

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baldwin had posted on instagram. our new mexico station, koat, k, the scene. >> one person has died on set. deputies were called to the ranch before 2:00 this afternoon. >> the 42-year-old victim, identified as halyna hutchins, was airlifted to the university of new mexico hospital, where she later died. she was working as director of photography on the film. her most recent post on instagram, she mentioned how excited she was to be on the ranch, sing one of the perks of shooting a western issue get to ride horses on your day off. the cinematographers guild releasing a statement overnight. we the devastating news that one of our members, halyna hutchins, died from injuries on the set. we support a full investigation. this is a terrible loss. the other victim, joel souza, was hospitalized last night in emergency care. the filming of "rust" started earlier this month on the ranch, a popular hollywood filming location for decades. investigators are looking into how this happened, what kind of project i was discharged an

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eric baldwin tweeting friday, there are no words to convey my shock and sadness,,,, -- according to -- >> there is a system of checks and balances before any actor is touching a prop gun. master bringing the rock to set, then nad checking the prop gun, then it goes to the actor. reporter: alec baldwin said in a second tweet that he is in chuck -- in touch with her husband, offering his support to her family. dan: the abcs showed the rookie announced today it is spinning all live weapons onset in reaction to the alec baldwin incident. show creator says that the safety of our crew is too important. the television series will make the change to airsoft gun's and use cgi muscle flashes in postproduction. ama: this week storms could cause damage inside your home, the rain also ushering in termites. dan: another booted -- another e juror booted from the their most trial. another ecological event.bay arg swarms of termites around properties. abc 7's news reporter spoke with an entomologist who describes what to do and when to worry if you see termites around your house. reporter: millions of

said when asked, could alec baldwin face any charges? tonight, the new affidavit, revealing what the assistant director, who handed the gun to baldwin, told authorities about checking that

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eric baldwin tweeting friday, there are no words to convey my shock and sadness,,,, -- according to -- >> there is a system of checks and balances before any actor is touching a prop gun. master bringing the rock to set, then nad checking the prop gun, then it goes to the actor. reporter: alec baldwin said in a second tweet that he is in chuck -- in touch with her husband, offering his support to her family. dan: the abcs showed the rookie announced today it is spinning all live weapons onset in reaction to the alec baldwin incident. show creator says that the safety of our crew is too important. the television series will make the change to airsoft gun's and use cgi muscle flashes in postproduction. ama: this week storms could cause damage inside your home, the rain also ushering in termites. dan: another booted -- anotherat juror booted from the their most trial. ever wonder how san francisco became the greenest big city in america? just ask the employee owners of recology. we built the recycling system from the ground up, helping san francisco become the first city in the country t

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firearm safety specialist on movie sets and we'll get her insight and what might have caused the alec baldwin prop gun shooting death. also a ucsf doctor is behind a new study finding several, california teen was developed severe psychiatric symptoms after getting covid-19. what are the implications but first a big decision that just happened an fda advisory panel has voted to support authorizing pfizer's covid-19 vaccine for millions of children ages 5 to 11. it was overwhelming support 17 voted. yes one abstained joining us now to talk about that and answer your covid-19 questions ucsf infectious disease specialist, dr. monica gandhi, dr. grande great to have you. thank you. all right. so the fda panel has voted. yes in terms of the emergency use authorization for 5 to 11 year olds for the fisa vaccine. so what happens now? so next step is that this willll go to the cdc acip committee, which is on november 2nd and 3rd. so that's two days after halloween next tuesday and wednesday and then be available as soon as the end of that week because then after they approve it then the cc director si

for the first time we are hearing from alec baldwin about that deadly shooting on the set of the movie rest. abc 7 reporter said talked about -- >> alec baldwin is speaking out. >> there are accidents on film sets from time to time but nothing like this. >> answering questions from the paparazzi and vermont. director joel souza was also wounded in the shooting. >> she was my friend. the day i arrived in santa took her out to dinner with joel >> he constant contact with hudgins' husband. >> i have been ordered by santa fe, i cannot answer any questions about the investigation. >> a slew of weapons were recovered. in a new statement, the film's's armorer where the live rounds came from. >> i'm not an expert in this field. i will will will will willl way i can. >> rest says t aware of any safety complaints onset. liz: you may notice fewer buses starting tomorrow. several lines. the deadline for some city workers to be vaccinated is tomorrow, november 1. there is no timeline for when service for these lines will be restored. halloween is not just for humans. canine companions featured dogs

we will determine how they got there, why we were there, because they shouldn't have been. >> alec baldwin fatally shot halyna hutchins thursday with a cold long revolver while rehearsing for a scene. >> if the sheriffs office determines during our investigation a crime has occurred, and probable cause exists, and arrests will be made and charges will be filed. >> investigators believe the bullet hit hutchins before lodging into the directors shoulder. >> the project was recovered by medical personnel and turned over to the sheriff's office as evidence. >> the armor had prepared the gun and the assistant director handed it to baldwin yelling cold gun, meaning it should have been empty. but it was loaded. the 80 telling authorities he was not aware of it. the cast member telling tmc he feared for his safety when filming gun battle scenes. >> when they shot at me, i did feel the blanks hitting my face and my body. i can feel the wind from the shotgun being discharged. >> the sheriff's department and district attorney's office interviewing cast and crew members on set. >> producers also hired

baldwin seen outside the sheriff's office. this morning, the 911 call and the latest on the urgent investigation. >>> new overnight, shot of hope. the cdc green lighting booster shots for both moderna and johnson & johnson. plus, mixing and matching. cdc director dr. rochelle walensky joins us this morning on her decision, and when younger kids might finally be eligible for the vaccine. >>> chilling threat. the leader of the gang believed to have taken those 17 hostages in haiti now saying he'll kill them if he's not paid $17

we will determine how they got there, why we were there, because they shouldn't have been. >> alec baldwin fatally shot halyna hutchins thursday with a cold long revolver while rehearsing for a scene. >> if the sheriffs office determines during our investigation a crime has occurred, and probable cause exists, and arrests will be made and charges will be filed. >> investigators believe the bullet hit hutchins before lodging into the directors shoulder. >> the project was recovered by medical personnel and turned over to the sheriff's office as evidence. >> the armor had prepared the gun and the assistant director handed it to baldwin yelling cold gun, meaning it should have been empty. but it was loaded. the 80 telling authorities he was not aware of it. the cast member telling tmc he feared for his safety when filming gun battle scenes. >> when they shot at me, i did feel the blanks hitting my face and my body. i can feel the wind from the shotgun being discharged. >> the sheriff's department and district attorney's office interviewing cast and crew members on set. >> producers also hired

. >>> news tonight on alec baldwin after authorities say all options remain on the table when it comes to any possible charges involving that shooting. >>> and news tonight, what allegedly happened on a previous movie set. >>> the deadly charleston church shooting that horrified this nation. tonight, the $88 million settlement for survivors and victims' relatives. what the government now acknowledges. >>> the dangerous tornado threat as we're on the air tonight. the storms hammering millions from florida up to the carolinas. then tomorrow, washington, d.c., rob timing this out. york city.- >>> and news tonight on queen elizabeth an her health. >>> good evening and it's great to have you with us here on a very busy thursday night. and we begin tonight with late word coming in that former new york governor andrew cuomo has been charged with a sex crime. a criminal complaint has been filed against cuomo. cuomo resigned in august amid sexual harassment allegations from 11 women, including a state trooper on his security detail. in this new complaint, the former new york governor is accused

new details revealed tonight about the investigation after police say actor alec baldwin fired a prop gun and killed a cinematographer a bay area director was also hit and injured the la times reports. he is out of the hospital tonight. the three we're working on a set in new mexico shooting the movie rust the associated press today reviewed search warrant records filed in a santa fe court and they say baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by an assistant director who indicated that it was safe to use. the assistant director did not know the prop gun was loaded with live rounds investigators collected the gun and other items from the set of courses evidence, but the details of how and why gun was loaded with live rounds very unclear at this moment abc news reporter morgan norwood has more on the investigation and the victims. an urgent and puzzling investigation into why a shot from a prop gun that police say was fired by actor alec baldwin killed one crew member and injured another on the set of the western inspired film rust 19 about revision. he's supposed to check the donkey's respon

baldwin. the weapon is functional and fired a live round. killing miss hutchins and injuring mr. souza. >> reporter: authorities confirming the colt 45 revolver handed to baldwin was loaded with a live bullet. investigators analyzing roughly 500 rounds of ammunition collected from the set. a mix of blanks, dummy rounds and the sheriff said he suspects more live rounds. the district attorney not yet ready to file charges adding, no one has been ruled out including baldwin. >> all options are on the table. no one has been ruled out. >> reporter: stu brumbaugh worked as a key grip on "the old way" over the summer. it was gutierrez reed's first gig as lead armorer. he found it concerning when she failed to announce the arrival and usage of weapons on set. >> nic walked by and she fired off a round at the ground. none of us were wearing hearing protection. none of us were prepared for a gunshot to go off. nic had walked by and he was verbally and visually upset about the fact that a gun went off next to him and he wasn't wearing ear protection. >> reporter: a new search warrant was is

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now to that fatal shooting on the set of alec baldwin's new movie rust. the sheriff says the actor fired the prop firearm that killed a cinematographer and injured the director now the big questions how this happened and what was loaded into the chambers of that prop. abc's morgan norwood has the latest now from los angeles. an urgent and puzzling investigation into why a shot from a prop gun that police say was fired by actor alec baldwin killed one crew member and entered another on the set of the western inspired film rust 19 about revision. he's supposed to check the donkey's responsible mimi. no, no, i'm a scripture 42 year old director of photography helena hutchins seen in this instagram picture posted from the set just days ago died from her injuries. heralded as a rising star behind the camera hutchins in this post showing her excitement for being a part of the production. she was the kind of filmmaker who will stand in any uncomfortable place with her camera to get a shot that she taught would be the right. shy the other shooting victim 48 year

another crewmember tells investigators baldwin had been very careful handling firearms on set. we will have much more coming up with your gna first look. >> coming up at: at: at: at: coverage continues. >> after a day of record rainfall, we are tracking flooding from the north bay to the south bay. >> and before we had to break, we take another live look outside approaching the plaza. you can see the cars are moving nicely, but the roads are slick. nicely, but the roads are slick. the classic hollywood story. we meet the hero, the all-new nissan frontier. hero faces seemingly impossible challenge. ♪ tension builds... ♪ the plot twist. ♪ the hero prevails. in hollywood, this would be the end. but our here, we are just getting started. introducing the all-new nissan frontier. i drop off and pick up my kids from school so, i can't work early. or late. and i need to make enough to make it worthwhile. i can only work two days a week. and it can't interfere with my other job. i can do full-time. just not daytime. and i need benefits. good ones. and you know, it would be nice if

on thursday, baldwin pulled the trigger on a prop gun, killing the films cinematographer. the director was also her. production has been shut down. christine sloan has the latest. reporter: this evening, a candlelight vigil in albuquerque, new mexico, in honor of halyna hutchins, about an hour from the movie set where she lost her life. >> in this with a film industry where it is super competitive come it is not enough to have talent, you have to have this human personality. she had it. reporter: investigators are looking into why a prop gun that police say was fired by alec baldwin killed the 42-year-old cinematographer and injured the director on the set of the film trust. a member of the camera crew said he and crew walked off the set due to safety concerns, that their concerns were brushed off by producers, and that there were two accidental discharges twice in the same day within 10 minutes. according to a police report, the assistant director said he did not know there were rounds in the gun he gave to alec baldwin. halyna hutchins was hailed as a rising star behind

assistant director handed it to baldwin. according to a producer, the person was fired from a different project in 2019 after an alleged gun mishap. kumasi: abc news will have a special report for that news conference in new mexico. it is expected to start around 9:00 this morning and you can watch it live right here on abc 7, or are streaming apps. julian: a man who served time for raping three people is set to be released from prison and moved to east palo alto. he plans to move to a home near beech street and clark avenue. community members will have the chance to express concerns. he served 17 years of a 36 year sentence. he was convicted in 1982 and 1994. a hearing is scheduled for december 1 at 9:00 a.m. a once controversial navigation center that provide shelter and resources to the homeless could stay open longer. the san francisco port commission is meeting to discuss extending the lease on the center for another two years spent his supervisor supports the extension, saying the city has received few complaints with