Alec Baldwin film set shooting: Rust director Joel Souza 'gutted' by death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

A director who was injured when Alec Baldwin fatally shot a crew member with a prop gun says he is "gutted" by her death.

Joel Souza was shot in the shoulder on a film set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and taken to hospital. He has since been discharged.

Standing in front of him when Baldwin fired the gun was cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was struck in the chest and died.

Moments before the shooting, Baldwin was handed the loaded prop gun by an assistant director who indicated it was safe to use, according to court documents.

Souza says he is "gutted by the loss of my friend and colleague Halyna".

"She was kind, vibrant, incredibly talented, fought for every inch and always pushed me to be better," Souza said in a statement.

"My thoughts are with her family at this most difficult time. I am humbled and grateful by the outpouring of affection we have received from our filmmaking community, the people of Santa Fe, and the hundreds of strangers who have reached out….. It will surely aid in my recovery".