Director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself at gun range

NewsentertainmentenglishhollywoodDirector Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself; sustains 'superficial injury' at gun range Director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself; sustains 'superficial injury' at gun range Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range on Saturday in Los Angeles.

He was taken to a hospital where he was treated and is being released.Mann sustained what his representative described as a 'superficial injury' after a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered. The director's reps told TMZ, "On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann.

He was treated and is being released."The incident occurred around 4:00 pm PST at the Range Los Angeles. As per TMZ, he was later transported by an ambulance to a local hospital for treatment, however, his injury was said to be subcutaneous and minor.

The LAPD confirmed the incident, stating that cops and the LAFD responded to the range after reports of the shooting.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed he was in stable condition.The 83-year-old filmmaker, best known for directing movies such as ‘Heat’, ‘Thief’, ‘Manhunter’, ‘Collateral’ and ‘The Insider’ has apparently been an experienced target shooter for decades, and the accident happened at a sanctioned gun range.

Mann continues to be quite active in Hollywood in his 80s. He most recently directed the film 'Ferrari', with Adam Driver, and is developing a sequel to 'Heat', the long-awaited sequel to his 1995 crime drama starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.The first film, a box office hit, follows an explosive face-off between Los Angeles Police Department detective Vincent Hanna (played by Al Pacino) and professional thief Neil McCauley (played by Robert De Niro).Mann adapted the screenplay for 'Heat 2' from the 2022 novel of the same name that he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner.

Described as a sequel and prequel to the original, the follow-up looks at the early lives of the characters. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app. Give your child the gift of confidence!

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