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Oscar-nominated director Michael Mann was treated at a Los Angeles hospital Saturday after a firearm discharged at a gun range, leaving him with a minor leg wound. The veteran filmmaker is expected to leave the hospital, and officials say the injury was accidental.
Details from the scene at The Range LA
Los Angeles police responded to reports of gunfire at The Range LA near 4 p.m. on Saturday. Officers found the incident to be non-criminal after an on-site review.
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- A spokesperson said the firearm “accidentally discharged while holstered.”
- The initial account of the event was first reported by TMZ.
- Authorities described the shooting as accidental following their inquiry.
Medical update: wound described as minor and subcutaneous
Paramedics took Mann to a local hospital where doctors treated a shallow leg wound. Staff classified the injury as superficial and subcutaneous.
He received care and is being released from the facility, according to representatives.
What representatives and officials emphasized
- Mann’s spokesperson called the incident an accidental discharge while the weapon was holstered.
- Police confirmed there was no evidence of foul play.
- Sources noted Mann is an experienced shooter who has practiced at ranges for years.
A look at Mann’s long career in film and television
At 83, Mann is best known for gritty, urban crime dramas and tightly composed thrillers.
- Directing credits: Thief (1981), Manhunter (1986), The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Heat (1995), The Insider (1999), Ali (2001), Collateral (2004), Public Enemies (2009), Ferrari (2023).
- Television work: Co-creator of the influential series Miami Vice; later directed the film adaptation.
- Awards: Nominated for Best Director for The Insider; that film also received a Best Picture nomination. He earned a producing nomination for The Aviator.
Upcoming projects: Heat sequel and new collaborations
Mann recently completed Ferrari in 2023. He is preparing a sequel to Heat based on a novel he co-wrote with author Meg Gardiner.
- The planned film is set to feature Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Stephen Graham.
- Production is expected to move forward after preproduction finishes.
Context on range incidents and public reaction
Accidental discharges at shooting facilities are regularly investigated to determine cause. Even experienced shooters can be involved in mishaps.
- Local law enforcement classifies such events to rule out criminal conduct.
- Public interest in this case is heightened by Mann’s profile in film and television.
