Prosecution calls first witness, details frantic scene after 'Rust' shooting

Alec Baldwin looks down while bodycam footage shows Halyna Hutchins receiving care following the "Rust" shooting. (Courtesy: New Mexico Courts)

Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey called the state's first witness after a short bathroom break.

Nicholas Lefleur, a former Santa Fe County Sheriff, took the stand first. He formerly worked with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Department.

LeFleur was the closest officer to the scene at the time of the fatal shooting on Oct. 21, 2021. He told the jury he arrived at the scene first.

"Priority of life," was the sheriff's main concern when arriving on the film set.

"Make sure whoever needs help gets help, and that the threat is stopped," LeFleur added.

The prosecution then began playing footage from the police officer's body camera, having him walk them through the frantic scene after the shooting. In the video, LeFleur can be heard giving instructions as he attempts to give life-saving measures to Halyna Hutchins.

"Deep breaths. Deep breaths, Halyna," someone can be heard saying.

The injured cinematographer was moved from the church into the back of an ambulance as they waited on a helicopter to arrive.