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Joel Souza recounted his hospital experience after the tragic incident on the “Rust” set, realizing he had been hit by a real bullet only when doctors presented evidence.
Testifying during Hannah Gutierrez-Reed‘s trial, Souza confessed to not comprehending the gunshot wound even while at the hospital.
Souza acknowledged sensing an impact but initially struggled to believe the doctors’ revelation that a real bullet had struck him.
He persisted in telling hospital staff that their assessment was flawed, insisting that such an incident could not have occurred on a movie set.
After much resistance, Souza eventually acknowledged the reality when shown an X-ray displaying a bullet lodged under his skin.
FAQ
1. What happened during the “Rust” shooting incident?
The director, Joel Souza, was hit by a real bullet in an accidental shooting that tragically resulted in the death of Halyna Hutchins.
2. How did Joel Souza react to being shot?
Initially, Souza couldn’t believe he had been shot with a live bullet until doctors provided him with evidence, eventually accepting the truth.
The trial is expected to continue into next week, with more revelations anticipated.
Stay tuned for further updates…