Director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidental shooting at Los Angeles gun range

Filmmaker Michael Mann was treated for a superficial injury on Saturday after a firearm accidentally discharged while holstered at a Los Angeles shooting range.

The 83-year-old director was practicing at a shooting range around 4 p.m. on Saturday when the incident occurred. According to a statement from his representative, the weapon discharged while it was in its holster, resulting in a minor, subcutaneous injury. While the representative described the wound generally, Fox News and The Guardian reported that Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a call of shots fired on the 11000 block of Missouri Avenue. Investigators determined the shooting was accidental and the subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. TMZ and Fox News reported that the discharge occurred while Mann was attempting to holster the weapon.

Mann, who has been an experienced target shooter for decades, was released from medical care following treatment. The Guardian identified the specific location of the accident as The Range LA. The LAPD completed an injury report and cleared the scene shortly after the arrival of emergency services.

The filmmaker remains active in Hollywood, having recently directed the 2023 film "Ferrari." He is currently developing a sequel to "Heat," based on his 2022 novel. According to CBS News, filming for the upcoming project is expected to begin early next year.

Background

Michael Mann is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker known for crime dramas such as "Thief," "Manhunter," and the 1995 epic "Heat." He is recognized for his commitment to authentic detail, previously noting that the cast of "Heat" used full-load blanks to capture the real sound of gunfire.