Have Not Received Alec Baldwin's Cell Phone Despite Search Warrant: Police
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Alec Baldwin was brandishing a Colt gun during a rehearsal for the low-budget Western being filmed in New Mexico in October when it discharged a live round, killing Halyna Hutchins.
US detectives said Thursday they are still waiting for Alec Baldwin's cell phone, despite obtaining a warrant for it last month, as they gather evidence concerning the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the "Rust" movie set.
Baldwin was brandishing a Colt gun during a rehearsal for the low-budget Western being filmed in New Mexico in October when it discharged a live round, killing Halyna Hutchins.
Police are looking into how live ammunition could have been present on set, which is strictly prohibited in the film industry precisely to avoid such an accident.
Investigators obtained a warrant in mid-December for Baldwin's phone, saying "there may be evidence on the phone" that could be "material and relevant to this investigation," citing various text messages and emails sent to and from Baldwin regarding the production of "Rust."