“Rust” director Joel Souza has been released from the hospital, according to actress Frances Fisher.
The star tweeted early Friday morning in response to a note from fellow actress Patricia Arquette. “Director Joel Souza told me he’s out of hospital,” she said.
Deadline also confirmed the news on Friday morning, per the filmmaker’s reps. Fox News reached out for comment as well.
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"Rust" director Joel Souza was injured on set and later released from from the hospital.
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They added: “This investigation remains open and active. No charges have been filed in regard to this incident. Witnesses continue to be interviewed by detectives.”
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A news release from the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the set around 1:50 p.m. local time, and the call indicated an individual had been shot.
Fox News’ Nate Day contributed to this report.
