Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the set of the Western film Rust, was released from prison on Friday after serving 13 months for her role in the 2021 on-set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Gutierrez-Reed had been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March 2024 and sentenced the following month to 18 months behind bars—the maximum penalty under New Mexico law.
According to CBS News, Gutierrez-Reed was granted parole on May 17, 2025. She must comply with conditions that include electronic monitoring, a curfew, and either employment or school enrollment through May 23, 2026.
Paroled to Arizona
The State of New Mexico Parole Board directed Gutierrez-Reed to relocate to Arizona and report there immediately. While she will not serve the remaining five months of her sentence in prison, she remains under strict supervision.
The parole certificate outlines several terms Gutierrez-Reed must follow, signaling that although she is out of prison, her punishment is far from over.
A Tragedy That Shook Hollywood
Gutierrez-Reed’s conviction stemmed from the fatal incident on October 21, 2021, when actor Alec Baldwin discharged a revolver during rehearsal, fatally shooting Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza.
