Director Michael Mann injured in accidental gun range shooting

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 05:32 · Archive

Film director Michael Mann, 83, was injured in an accidental shooting at a Los Angeles gun range.

Film director Michael Mann, aged 83, was injured in an accidental shooting at a gun range in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. A weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, resulting in what his representative described as a superficial injury. Mann was taken to hospital, treated and released. Police responded to the scene at around 4pm after the gun went off. An LAPD spokesperson confirmed the shooting was accidental and that the subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Mann is best known for directing the crime films Heat, Collateral and Thief. He has been an experienced target shooter for decades and was at a sanctioned gun range. The award-winning director remains active in Hollywood. He recently directed Ferrari, starring Adam Driver, and is developing a sequel to Heat which is scheduled to begin filming early next year.

How it is being reported

• Michael Mann injured after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun rangeMichael Mann was injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 05:11
• Michael Mann hurt after accidental gun range shootingHollywood director Michael Mann, best known for blockbuster Heat, has been treated in hospital after being injured in an accidental shooting at a gun range.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 17:31
• Michael Mann hurt after accidental gun range shootingHollywood director Michael Mann, best known for blockbuster Heat, has been treated in hospital after being injured in an accidental shooting at a gun range.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 17:31

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