At 83, Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself While Holstering Gun at Range
Accident at The Range LA
Mann was at a gun range when the firearm discharged into his leg, TMZ reported. He was reportedly trying to holster his weapon when the accident occurred. The report said the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed officers arrived at the scene at The Range LA. Mann was then taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
Training accident reported
The report described the injury as accidental, saying Mann was hurt during a training exercise. It said he did not shoot himself on purpose. Mann, 83, is a four-time Oscar nominee and the director of Heat. He is in pre-production for Heat 2.
Decades in Hollywood
Mann’s films include Thief, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, Heat and The Insider. His later work includes Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, Public Enemies and Ferrari. The films span from Thief in 1981 to Ferrari in 2023, reflecting a decades-long career in Hollywood.
Key points
- Michael Mann was injured in an accidental firearm discharge at a Los Angeles gun range.
- The report said he was trying to holster his weapon when the incident happened.
- Mann was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
- The 83-year-old director is in pre-production for Heat 2.