A New Mexico jury rendered a verdict on Wednesday, finding Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer for the film "Rust," guilty of involuntary manslaughter and not guilty of tampering with evidence after approximately two and a half hours of deliberation.

The 26-year-old now faces a potential three-year sentence in state prison, with the sentencing scheduled for a later date. Following the verdict, Gutierrez-Reed was immediately taken into custody as ordered by the judge. She displayed minimal emotion as the jury foreperson announced the verdicts and removed a necklace before being escorted away. Her mother, seated behind her, reacted with shock, placing her hands on her head and leaning forward as the judge directed her remand into custody until sentencing.

The nearly two-week-long criminal trial revolved around the 2021 incident on the "Rust" film set, where actor Alec Baldwin inadvertently discharged a live round from a prop gun, resulting in the death of cinematographer Haylna Hutchins and injuries to director Joel Souza.

In the prosecution's closing arguments, special prosecutor Kari T. Morrissey emphasized Gutierrez-Reed's negligence, carelessness, and lack of consideration. Morrissey also asserted that after the fatal shooting, the 27-year-old armorer prioritized her career concerns over the well-being of the victims.

However, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's attorney, Jason Bowles, argued that the prosecution failed to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that Gutierrez-Reed was accountable for introducing live rounds onto the set. Bowles contended that Alec Baldwin bore ultimate responsibility for the death of cinematographer Haylna Hutchins.

"I submit to you that what caused her death is Mr. Baldwin going off script. No one ever knew there would be a live round on set. The only act is the pointing of the weapon. Ms. Gutierrez didn’t point that weapon," Bowles asserted during his defense.

The prosecution also criticized Baldwin, labeling him as a "prima donna."

"Alec Baldwin's behavior and his disregard for gun safety in the church that day are matters he will be held accountable for... Not with you today, that's for another jury on another day."

NBC News has reached out to the actor's legal team for comment. His criminal trial is scheduled to commence in July.

Juror Albert Sanchez emphasized that the failure to thoroughly check the weapons played a crucial role in his decision in the Gutierrez-Reed case.

"Just handing them over, like 'here.' Not checking — that was a big deal," Sanchez said. "I mean, you can't do that. And if you have live rounds there, and you don't even know it?"

Sanchez noted a lack of disagreement among jurors. Regarding the tampering with evidence charge involving cocaine, he stated, "we didn't just think it was necessary," and "there was nothing there."

First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, who appointed special prosecutors in the closely watched case, described Hutchins' death as a "tragic and entirely preventable case" after the verdict.

She stated that the prosecutors' "sole pursuits were to bring justice to Halyna Hutchins' family and friends and to ensure that those responsible for her death were held accountable."

Throughout the trial, several on-set eyewitnesses testified, including Souza, who recounted the shooting incident and subsequent confusion.

"Nothing made sense," Souza said last week. He remembered looking up at Gutierrez-Reed after the incident and hearing her repeatedly say, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Joel."

Souza described the sensation of being shot as if someone had "taken a baseball bat to my shoulder."

However, he did not realize he had been injured by a live round of ammunition. When medical personnel informed him at the hospital, "It could not compute for me," Souza said.

Dave Halls, the film's safety coordinator, who pleaded no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon last year, testified for the first time publicly about the incident. An emotional Halls admitted to not thoroughly checking the gun, stating he "did an improper check of that firearm."

Halls added that he did not recall seeing Gutierrez-Reed spin the entire cylinder around to ensure all bullets were dummy rounds. While wiping away tears, he said, "I let a safety check pass."

During opening statements, special prosecutor Jason Lewis called Gutierrez-Reed's behavior on the "Rust" set "sloppy" and "unprofessional."

"We believe that it was the negligent acts and failures of the defendant... that contributed to Ms. Hutchins' death," he said.

Morrissey and Lewis were appointed special prosecutors in March 2023 after the previous special prosecutor resigned.

In court on Wednesday, Bowles requested that Gutierrez-Reed be allowed to remain free pending sentencing, citing her voluntary attendance at every hearing and court appearance.

Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer declined and ordered her held.

"The reason why I'm going to remand you is you are now convicted, and this is a death," Sommer said. "It's criminal negligence, but it's still a death."

A sentencing date was not set before the court went into recess, but Bowles said that he had time for the sentencing in April.