At 83, Heat director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at LA gun range
Incident at the Range LA
Mann was at the Range LA in Los Angeles on Saturday when the firearm went off, sources told TMZ. The incident happened at about 4 p.m. The sources said Mann was attempting to holster the firearm when it discharged and hit his leg. He was hospitalized afterward.
Police confirm training incident
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident to TMZ. The department said the victim was taking part in firearm training when he accidentally disarmed his gun. The account from police describes the firearm being disarmed, while the sources cited by TMZ said it went off as Mann tried to holster it.
Mann and ‘Heat’
Mann, 83, is the filmmaker behind “Heat.” The report identifies him as the person injured in the incident. The available information says the shooting occurred during firearm training at the Los Angeles range. It does not provide further details about his condition.
Key points
- Michael Mann was hospitalized after a firearm struck his leg at a Los Angeles range.
- The incident occurred Saturday around 4 p.m. at the Range LA.
- The LAPD confirmed a training incident involving the accidental disarming of a gun.