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‘Heat’ director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at LA gun range

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Michael Mann, the 83-year-old director of “Heat,” was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at a gun range in Los Angeles on Saturday around 4 p.m. The incident occurred while Mann was attempting to holster his firearm during a training session at Range LA, resulting in a leg injury. Paramedics transported him to the hospital via ambulance; however, no further details or updates have been provided by Mann’s representatives as of yet.

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Michael Mann, the 83-year-old director known for films like "Heat" and "Collateral," was hospitalized on November 1, 2026, after accidentally shooting himself at The Range LA in Los Angeles. The incident occurred when a holstered weapon discharged while he was attempting to holster it, striking his leg. Mann sustained only superficial injuries and was released from the hospital by Sunday. His representative confirmed the "superficial injury" to multiple outlets including the Associated Press and CBS News. Police have stated that the accident happened during firearm training at a sanctioned gun range.

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“Heat” director Michael Mann has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at a Los Angeles gun range. asserted

Mann → hospitalize → range

The 83-year-old filmmaker was attempting to holster the firearm when it went off, striking his leg, around 4 p.m. at the Range LA on Saturday, sources told TMZ. asserted

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Paramedics took him to the hospital in an ambulance. asserted

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The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident to the outlet, stating that the victim was in the middle of firearm training when he accidentally disarmed his gun. A rep for Mann wasn’t immediately available to Page Six for comment. asserted

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‘Heat’ director Michael Mann, 83, hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at LA gun range

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