Michael Mann, a four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker, was treated and released from a local hospital following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound that occurred on Saturday at a gun range in Los Angeles.
According to law enforcement, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to The Range LA at approximately 4 p.m. after receiving a report of shots fired. An investigation by responding units determined the incident to be accidental. Mann sustained a superficial injury and was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. Sources indicated the discharge occurred while Mann was attempting to secure his firearm in its holster during a target practice session. Mann has maintained experience as a target shooter throughout his career spanning several decades.
Mann’s representative issued a brief statement confirming the incident, noting that the weapon discharged while holstered, resulting in a minor injury. The director is currently engaged in pre-production activities for Heat 2, a sequel to the 1995 crime film Heat. The upcoming project reportedly features an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Stephen Graham, and Christian Bale, arriving more than three decades after the original feature.
Mann’s filmography includes numerous acclaimed works spanning multiple decades. His directing credits encompass titles such as Thief, The Insider, Ali, Collateral, Miami Vice, Public Enemies, and Ferrari. Throughout his career, he has garnered four Academy Award nominations, including recognition for best director and best picture nominations for The Insider and best picture for The Aviator.
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