Michael Mann Injured in Accidental Discharge at L.A. Gun Range
The director was hospitalized on Saturday after a weapon fired while holstered at The Range LA.
By Katherine Barnes ·
A superficial injury was the reported result when a firearm discharged during a shooting session in Los Angeles on Saturday.
The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at The Range LA. Police officers responded to a call regarding shots fired. Their investigation concluded the shooting was accidental. The subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
A representative for the filmmaker confirmed the details in a statement. They said the weapon accidentally discharged while holstered. The injury was treated, and Mann is being released.
Sources told TMZ that Mann was attempting to holster his gun during target practice at the sanctioned facility. The firearm went off during that motion. Mann has described himself as an experienced target shooter for decades.
The event happens while Mann is in pre-production for Heat 2. The film is reported to have Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen Graham, and Christian Bale attached to star. It serves as a sequel to the 1995 crime drama Heat, which featured Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, and Jon Voight.
Mann has received four Academy Award nominations during his career. These include best director, best picture, and best adapted screenplay for The Insider. He also received a best picture nomination for The Aviator in 2005.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
