Alec Baldwin announces settlement with “Rust” shooting victim Halyna Hutchins’ family

Actor Alec Baldwin said Wednesday he had reached a civil settlement with the family of the woman he fatally shot with a prop gun on the “Rust” film set last year. In an Instagram post, Baldwin called the settlement a “resolution of this tragic and painful situation.”

“We are pleased to announce today the settlement of the civil case filed on behalf of the family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins,” Baldwin said in the post.

“Throughout this difficult process, everyone has maintained the specific desire to do what is best for Halyna’s son,” Baldwin said.

This is a developing story and will be updated.