During the shooting incident on the set of the film 'Rust' in 2021, director Joel Souza sustained an injury to his shoulder. According to testimony from Detective Joseph Lujan of the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Department, doctors at the hospital removed a projectile from Souza's shoulder upon his arrival.
As part of the investigation into the incident, Detective Lujan was dispatched to the hospital to gather initial details from Souza. Following his questioning of Souza, Lujan revealed that the doctors had extracted a projectile from the director's shoulder. He took custody of the object, storing it in a plastic container until it could be handed over to investigators at the sheriff’s office.
The removal of the projectile from Souza's shoulder sheds light on the severity of the incident that occurred on the 'Rust' set. The investigation into the shooting continues as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the event.
