Heat Director Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg At Los Angeles Gun Range, Hospitalised With Superficial Injury

Filmmaker Michael Mann, best known for directing films such as Heat, Collateral and Miami Vice, was injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range in Los Angeles. The 83-year-old director sustained a superficial injury in the incident, which took place at around 4 PM local time on Saturday, October 31. Mann was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was reported to be in stable condition.

A representative for the filmmaker confirmed the incident, stating that the firearm discharged accidentally while it was still holstered. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) also confirmed that officers had responded to reports of gunfire at the location and subsequently determined that the shooting was accidental.

Michael Mann’s Representative Confirms Accidental Shooting

Speaking to PEOPLE, Mann’s spokesperson provided details about the incident and clarified that the director’s injury was not serious. The representative said, “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,”

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The LAPD also issued a statement to PEOPLE, confirming that officers had been dispatched to the location following a report of shots fired. The department did not identify the individual involved but provided details about the police response and the subsequent investigation.

The LAPD stated, “Yesterday at around 4 p.m., officers responded to the 11000 block of Missouri Avenue for a radio call for shots fired at that location. Responding units’ investigation determined the shooting to be accidental. The subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. An injury report was completed.”