In an ongoing investigation surrounding the shooting incident on the set of the independent Western film Rust in 2021, prosecutors in New Mexico claim that armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed attempted to hide cocaine after being questioned by police. Deadline reported on these developments.

The prosecutors filed a motion to protect the witness's identity, citing concerns about media harassment and potential industry blacklisting. Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer refuted the claims, stating the lack of corroboration or evidence.

This revelation was disclosed in a recent filing by special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, who have added a charge of tampering with evidence against Gutierrez-Reed, stating that she allegedly "did transfer narcotics to another person with the intent to prevent the apprehension, prosecution, or conviction of herself." The specific type of drug involved was not disclosed at the time of the filing.

In an ongoing investigation surrounding the shooting incident on the set of the independent Western film Rust in 2021, prosecutors in New Mexico claim that armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed attempted to hide cocaine after being questioned by police. Deadline reported on these developments.

The prosecutors filed a motion to protect the witness's identity, citing concerns about media harassment and potential industry blacklisting. Gutierrez-Reed's lawyer refuted the claims, stating the lack of corroboration or evidence.

This revelation was disclosed in a recent filing by special prosecutors Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, who have added a charge of tampering with evidence against Gutierrez-Reed, stating that she allegedly "did transfer narcotics to another person with the intent to prevent the apprehension, prosecution, or conviction of herself." The specific type of drug involved was not disclosed at the time of the filing.