Filmmaker Michael Mann hospitalised after accidental shooting in Los Angeles
The 83-year-old director sustained a superficial injury when a weapon discharged while being holstered at a gun range.
Veteran director Michael Mann was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles on Saturday after an accidental shooting at a gun range. According to reports from Mathrubhumi and The Indian Express, the 83-year-old sustained a minor injury during the incident.
The Los Angeles Police Department stated that they responded to reports of shots fired at Range LA at approximately 4 pm on Saturday. Authorities determined the shooting was accidental and noted that Mann was in stable condition when he was transported to a local hospital.
Mann's representatives confirmed the accident, stating that a weapon discharged while it was being holstered. They added that the filmmaker received treatment for a superficial injury and was being released.
Mann is known for directing films such as Heat, Thief, Manhunter, Collateral, and The Insider. His most recent film was the 2023 production Ferrari, starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz.
The director is currently working on Heat 2, a project that serves as both a prequel and a sequel to his 1995 crime drama. The upcoming film, for which Mann co-wrote a novel with Meg Gardiner, is expected to feature Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, and Adam Driver.