Michael Mann treated in hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Heat director Michael Mann, 83, was taken to hospital on Saturday afternoon after a gun went off while he was holstering it at The Range LA in West Los Angeles. His representatives say the injury was superficial and that he was treated and released, and LAPD says the shooting was accidental and he was stable when officers arrived. Mann is an experienced target shooter and is preparing to shoot the Heat sequel with Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Spore Score for the story: 81 (Rock solid). Status: Confirmed. On the record: Statement from Michael Mann's representatives and the LAPD.
Sources
- The Guardian: Director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg at gun range (1 November 2026)
- TheWrap: Michael Mann Hospitalized After Shooting Himself in Leg at Gun Range (1 November 2026)
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