LOS ANGELES: Renowned Hollywood filmmaker Michael Mann has sustained a minor injury following an accidental shooting at a gun range in Los Angeles. The 83-year-old director was taken to a hospital after the incident but was treated and subsequently released, according to reports from international media outlets.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, October 31, while Mann was practising target shooting at a licensed indoor shooting facility in West Los Angeles. His firearm accidentally discharged while he was attempting to place it back in its holster, resulting in an injury to his leg.
According to a statement issued by Mann’s representative, the director suffered a superficial injury after the weapon discharged while holstered. Medical professionals treated the injury, which was described as minor and involving tissue beneath the skin. He was later cleared to leave the hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department also confirmed that the incident was accidental. Officers responding to reports of gunfire investigated the circumstances and determined that there was no indication of an intentional act of self-harm. Mann was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
The incident has attracted attention in Hollywood because of Mann’s reputation as one of the leading directors of American crime and thriller films. His celebrated filmography includes The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, The Insider, Collateral, Ali and Ferrari, among other productions.
Mann is particularly recognised for his 1995 crime thriller Heat, featuring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. The film remains one of his most recognised works and established his reputation for detailed storytelling and cinematic crime dramas. His most recent directorial feature, Ferrari, was released in 2023.
