Hollywood director Michael Mann was hospitalised after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range in Los Angeles. The filmmaker, known for directing films including Heat, was reportedly trying to return his weapon to its holster when it discharged.
The incident occurred at around 4pm, prompting emergency services to be called to The Range LA following reports of a shooting. A source told TMZ that Mann had been handling the firearm when it went off, leaving him with a leg injury. He was taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Police Respond to the Scene
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers and firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene. Authorities said the victim had no intention of harming himself and described the incident as a training accident, explaining that he had accidentally discharged the firearm into his own leg. There is no suggestion the shooting was deliberate.
The 83-year-old director is one of Hollywood's most respected filmmakers, with a career spanning decades. He is particularly renowned for his crime dramas, including 1995's Heat, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, which has become one of the most celebrated films of its genre.
A Storied Career
His other major films include The Last of the Mohicans, Collateral and The Insider, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Mann has also worked extensively in television, directing episodes of Miami Vice and producing the acclaimed crime series.
News of the incident comes as fans hope the legendary filmmaker makes a swift recovery following the accident. Further details about his condition have not yet been confirmed.
