Donald Trump Jr. Trying To Cash In On Tragic Death Of Halyna Hutchins By Peddling 'Alec Baldwin Kills People' Shirts
Donald Trump Jr. is trying to profit off the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after she was accidentally shot by actor Alec Baldwin by selling shirts on his website making light of the tragic incident.
“Guns Don’t Kill People Alec Baldwin Kills People,” the t-shirts for sale read on the front with Donald Trump Jr. emblazoned on the cuff.
Former President Donald Trump’s son has continuously mocked Baldwin on social media since the accident occurred with several memes and quotes on Instagram.
On Thursday, October 21, authorities responded to an incident at the New Mexico set of Rust following 911 calls that “an individual had been shot on set,” OK! reported.
Upon further investigation, the sheriff's department learned Hutchins and director Joel Souza were shot after a prop firearm was discharged by Baldwin during filming. Hutchins, 42, was airlifted to nearby University of New Mexico Hospital where she later died from her injuries.
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Souza was hospitalized but later released. Following the horrific incident, Baldwin released a statement on social media.
“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,” the 63-year-old began via Twitter on Friday, October 22.
“I’m fully cooperating with the police investigation to address how this tragedy occurred and I am in touch with her husband, offering my support to him and his family,” the 30 Rock alum continued. “My heart is broken for her husband, their son, and all who knew and loved Halyna.”
Production on Rust has been shut down indefinitely following Hutchin’s tragic death. As for Baldwin, OK! learned the father-of-seven is taking a break from Hollywood to work on his mental health after the horrifying ordeal.
A pal of the actor revealed he’s “absolutely devastated” by what happened, adding he “was hysterical and absolutely inconsolable for hours.” As the police work to determine who is responsible for handing Baldwin a prop gun with live ammunition, a separate source spilled the It’s Complicated star is "canceling other projects to take some time to himself and re-center himself."
