Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ Set Shooting: Criminal Charges Not Ruled Out In Halyna Hutchins Death

Criminal charges have not been ruled out in the fatal shooting on the set of the Alec Baldwin film "Rust," police said.

No arrests have been made thus far in connection with the prop gun mishap that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, and injured director Joel Souza, 48, on the Santa Fe, New Mexico, set of "Rust" Thursday.

However, Juan Rios, the public information officer for the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office, told the New York Post Tuesday that the potential for criminal charges "hasn't been ruled out."

The officer urged crew members who were present on the set during the incident to come forward with any information they might have about the case.

"There are a lot of things flying around on the internet, and honestly if people have information, they need to bring it to us instead of going to whomever," Rios told the outlet.

He continued, "Bring it to us so we can follow up and check into that because if you have valid information, we want it, but the only way we can check it out is if you tell us."

According to Rios, detectives are taking a slow and methodical approach in their investigation. The whole process is expected to "be going on for a while" due to the number of witnesses who need to be interviewed.

"We need to be diligent to ensure the integrity of the investigation should there be charges ultimately filed that they are able to uphold those in court," Rios added.

During a camera test, Baldwin, 63, discharged a prop gun on the set of his Western-themed film at the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, hitting both Hutchins and Souza. Hutchins succumbed to her injuries at the University of New Mexico Hospital, while the director has since been released from the hospital.

Baldwin was handed a loaded weapon by assistant director Dave Halls, who indicated it was safe to use before the actor fired it, the Associated Press reported, citing court records. The assistant director did not know the prop gun was loaded with live rounds, according to a search warrant filed in a Santa Fe County court.

The gun handed to Baldwin was one of three that the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, had set on a cart outside the wooden structure where a scene was being acted, according to records.

On Monday, detectives filed an inventory list of items that have been seized from the set, including three "revolvers," nine spent shell casings and ammunition that was found in boxes, a fanny pack and loose around the set, the New York Post reported. However, the list did not specify what type of ammunition and what type of spent shell casings were recovered.

The sheriff is expected to answer those questions during a press conference scheduled for Wednesday, according to Rios.

Rios added that "active investigation" into the incident is still ongoing, along with interviews with witnesses.

On Sunday, Hutchins' father Anatoly Androsovych released a statement, in which he made it clear that he didn't blame Baldwin for the death of his daughter.

"We still can't believe Halyna is dead and her mother is going out of her mind with grief," he wrote, according to Deadline. "But I don't hold Alec Baldwin responsible."

Baldwin also broke his silence on the death of Hutchins last week, saying he has gotten in touch with the cinematographer's family and that he was fully cooperating with the police investigation.

Hutchins' husband Matthew also said in a statement that the actor has reached out to him and has been "very supportive."