Michael Mann, the acclaimed Hollywood director best known for films such as “Heat,” “Collateral,” “Thief” and “Miami Vice,” was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at a Los Angeles gun range.
“On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann,” a representative for the 83-year-old filmmaker told Fox News Digital. “He was treated and is being released.”
According to People, Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg at the range around 4 p.m. local time Saturday.
“Yesterday at around 4 p.m., officers responded to the 11000 block of Missouri Avenue for a radio call for shots fired at that location. Responding units’ investigation determined the shooting to be accidental,” the Los Angeles Police Department told the outlet. “The subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. An injury report was completed.”
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Mann was reportedly attempting to holster his weapon when it discharged. He has been an experienced target shooter for decades, according to The Associated Press.
A representative for the LAPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Mann began his career in the 1960s and went on to direct a string of acclaimed films, including “The Last of the Mohicans,” “The Insider,” “Ali,” “Public Enemies” and “Ferrari.” He also served as executive producer of the original “Miami Vice” television series before directing the 2006 film adaptation.
His 1995 crime drama “Heat,” starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, remains one of his best-known films. Mann is currently developing “Heat 2,” a follow-up to the movie based on the 2022 novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner. His most recent film was 2023’s “Ferrari,” starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz.
