Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself at Los Angeles Gun Range

The director was taken to a hospital in stable condition with a superficial injury.

Michael Mann was injured in an accidental shooting at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday. Police said their investigation determined the shooting was accidental.

Author: Робот Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Director Michael Mann and a target shooting range. — Michael Mann was injured in an accidental shooting at a Los Angeles gun range. Illustrative photo. Photo: Augustas Didžgalvi s / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Director Michael Mann was hospitalized on Saturday after accidentally shooting himself at a gun range in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Reporter reported.

A representative for Mann said a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, causing a superficial injury. He was treated and is being released.

The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded to The Range LA at around 4 p.m. after a report of shots fired. Investigators determined the shooting was accidental, and Mann was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

Sources told TMZ that Mann was apparently trying to holster his gun during target practice when it went off. He has been an experienced target shooter for decades.

Mann is in pre-production on Heat 2. Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen Graham and Christian Bale are reportedly attached to star.

Mann is also known for directing Thief, The Insider, Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, Public Enemies and Ferrari. He has received four Academy Award nominations.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself at Los Angeles Gun Range

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