Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself at Los Angeles Gun Range

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  • Michael Mann
  • Los Angeles
  • United States
  • Ferrari
  • Al Pacino
  • Robert De Niro
  • Adam Driver
  • Cinema of the United States
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What happened

Filmmaker Michael Mann, 83, accidentally shot himself in the leg around 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at The Range LA, a gun range in West Los Angeles. His representative said the gun went off while holstered and caused a superficial injury. Police called the shooting accidental. Mann was treated at a hospital and is being released.

Summary

Michael Mann, the 83-year-old director behind "Heat," "Thief" and "Collateral," was hurt Saturday afternoon when a gun went off and struck him in the leg at The Range LA, a members-only indoor shooting club in West Los Angeles. His representative said Sunday that the weapon "accidentally discharged while holstered" and that the result was a "superficial injury" to the filmmaker. The statement added, "He was treated and is being released." The Associated Press reported that Mann has been an experienced target shooter for decades and that the accident happened at a sanctioned range. [1] [2] [3] [4] [7] [10] [11]

The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded at about 4 p.m. to a radio call of shots fired on the 11000 block of Missouri Avenue. Their investigation found the shooting was accidental. A spokesperson said the person, whom police did not name, was taken to a hospital in stable condition, and officers completed an injury report. TMZ, which first reported the story, cited a source who said Mann was trying to holster his gun when it fired. TMZ said the fire department also responded, Mann rode to the hospital by ambulance, and authorities said he had no intention of harming himself. [1] [3] [4] [6] [9] [10]

Mann is preparing "Heat 2," a follow-up to his 1995 film starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, based on the 2022 novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner. Variety reports the cast is expected to include Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale and Adam Driver. Sources differ on timing: IGN said filming had been expected to begin in November, while the AP and CBS News said it is supposed to start early next year. Men's Journal noted it is unclear whether the accident could delay the production. [1] [5] [7] [8] [10] [11]

Summary written by Vox Populi News from the 12 sources below. See all sources

Key questions

Is Michael Mann OK after the gun range accident?

His representative said the injury was superficial and that he was treated at a hospital and is being released. Police said he was taken to the hospital in stable condition. [3] [4] [6] [7] [11]

How did Michael Mann shoot himself?

His representative said the weapon went off while holstered, and a source told TMZ he was trying to holster it when it fired into his leg. Police determined the shooting was accidental. [3] [9] [10]

Will the accident delay "Heat 2"?

It is unclear. Men's Journal said it is not known whether the incident could push back the start date, and the AP reports filming is supposed to begin early next year. [8] [11]

Sources 12

  1. 1The New York Times

    Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself at Los Angeles Gun Range

    The director and producer was in stable condition after his gun "accidentally discharged" on Saturday, a representative said.

    Read on The New York Times (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2Aol

    Legendary Hollywood director Michael Mann rushed to hospital after shooting himself in the leg

    Filmmaker Michael Mann, 83, was reportedly attempting to holster his firearm during training at The Range LA when the weapon accidentally discharged into his leg Acclaimed movie director Michael Mann…

    Chiara Fiorillo

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  3. 3Fox News

    Hollywood director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun range

    The 83-year-old 'Heat' and 'Miami Vice' director suffered a superficial leg injury when his holstered weapon discharged Michael Mann, the acclaimed Hollywood director best known for films including…

    Christina Dugan Ramirez

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  4. 4USA Today

    Michael Mann hospitalized after being accidentally shot

    Oscar-nominated director Michael Mann was reportedly hospitalized after being injured at a Los Angeles gun range.

    Read on USA Today (opens in a new tab)
  5. 5IGN

    Heat Director Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg at LA Gun Range

    Heat director Michael Mann was hospitalized with minor injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range on Halloween.

    Michael Cripe

    Read on IGN (opens in a new tab)
  6. 6NBC News

    'Heat' director Michael Mann injured in accidental weapon discharge at LA gun range

    The "Heat" director was briefly treated at the hospital, a representative for the filmmaker said.

    Angela Yang

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  7. 7CBS News

    Filmmaker Michael Mann suffers "superficial injury" at gun range, representative says

    Michael Mann, a filmmaker known for the classic crime drama "Heat," was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles on Saturday, his representative told CBS News.

    Read on CBS News (opens in a new tab)
  8. 8Men's Journal

    Heat Director Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Leg

    Acclaimed director Michael Mann had to be rushed to the hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the leg. Learn what led to the horrible incident, which has been confirmed by the LAPD.

    Matthew Thomas

    Read on Men's Journal (opens in a new tab)
  9. 9TMZ

    Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range

    Michael Mann was sent to the hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range ... TMZ has learned. A source tells TMZ ...

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  10. 10Variety

    Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range

    Michael Mann was hospitalized after he accidentally shot himself in the leg on Saturday a Los Angeles gun range, according to the L.A. Police Department.

    Read on Variety (opens in a new tab)
  11. 11U.S. News & World Report

    'Heat' Director Michael Mann Sustains 'Superficial Injury' at Gun Range

    Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range on Saturday in Los Angeles.

    Associated Press

    Read on U.S. News & World Report (opens in a new tab)
  12. 12CBR

    Director Michael Mann Injured When Weapon Accidentally Discharges

    Heat director Michael Mann was injured at a gun range where a weapon accidentally discharged. The filmmaker had a superficial injury and was released, according to Deadline.

    Monica Coman

    Read on CBR (opens in a new tab)