Director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidental shooting at Los Angeles range
Michael Mann was injured when his firearm discharged while he was attempting to holster it at The Range LA, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Michael Mann, the 83-year-old director known for films such as Heat, was hospitalized after a firearm accidentally discharged while he was trying to holster it at The Range LA on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4 p.m., and paramedics transported Mann to a local hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that Mann was engaged in firearm training when the accidental discharge happened, striking his leg. Representatives for Mann told Page Six that the injury was superficial and that he was expected to be released from the hospital soon.
The Range LA is a members-only shooting club on the Westside of the city that caters to enthusiasts, collectors and beginners. Annual memberships at the club range from $2,000 to $5,400, according to its website.
Mann, whose career began in the 1960s, has directed several notable movies, including Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), Collateral (2004) and the drama Ferrari (2003). He is currently in the production phase of Heat 2, which is slated to star Leonardo DiCaprio and Christian Bale.