Film director Michael Mann was injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a gun range in Los Angeles.
The 83-year-old filmmaker, known for directing movies such as Miami Vice, Heat, Collateral and Thief, was involved in the incident at approximately 4 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 31, according to his representative and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Mann’s spokesperson confirmed the incident in a statement to PEOPLE.
“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 representative said.
The LAPD also provided details about the incident, although its statement did not identify Mann by name.
“Yesterday at around 4 p.m., officers responded to the 11000 block of Missouri Avenue for a radio call for shots fired at that location. Responding units’ investigation determined the shooting to be accidental. The subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. An injury report was completed.”
According to TMZ, which cited a source familiar with the incident, the shooting happened at The Range LA. The outlet was the first to report the news.
The LAPD confirmed to TMZ that officers and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the scene.
As of Sunday, November 1, the LAFD and The Range LA had not immediately responded to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.
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Mann shares four daughters with his wife, Summer Mann. He began his career in the entertainment industry during the 1960s and went on to become one of Hollywood’s recognized filmmakers.
His extensive filmography includes The Jericho Mile (1979), Manhunter (1986), Ali (2001), Public Enemies (2009), Blackhat (2015) and Ferrari (2023).
Mann also worked as an executive producer on the television series Miami Vice, which aired from 1984 to 1990. He later brought the popular crime drama to the big screen with a film adaptation released in 2006.
The director was treated at a local hospital following the accidental discharge and was reported to be in stable condition.
