‘Heat’ director Michael Mann hurt in accidental gun-range shooting
Film director Michael Mann, 83, accidentally shot himself in the leg Saturday at a Los Angeles gun range, Variety and ABC7 Los Angeles reported. His representatives called the wound a superficial injury and said he was being released from the hospital.
What happened: Mann was holstering a handgun when it went off, striking him in the left thigh, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the shooting was accidental and said he was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Statement: “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,” his representatives said.
His work: Mann directed Heat, Thief, Manhunter, Collateral and Ferrari. He is working on Heat 2, a follow-up to his 1995 film, Variety reported.