Director Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Self in Leg at L.A. Gun Range

Director Michael Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg while holstering his handgun about 4 p.m. Saturday at the The Range L.A., according to reports.

Good Morning America reported that Mann was holstering a .45 caliber handgun when he accidentally shot himself in the thigh.

Police were called to the scene and, upon arriving, “determined the shooting was accidental and Mann’s injury was not life-threatening.”

TMZ quoted Mann’s rep Sunday morning saying, “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.”

The Wrap noted that Mann’s most recently directed film “was the 2023 biopic ‘Ferrari.'” He also directed Collateral and Manhunter, and is now working on a sequel to Heat.

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