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Hollywood director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun range

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Hollywood director Michael Mann, known for films like "Heat" and "Collateral," was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday around 4 p.m. Local authorities confirmed that the incident occurred when his holstered weapon discharged while he was attempting to holster it. Despite being an experienced target shooter, Mann required treatment but is now stable and set for release from the hospital.

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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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"On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann," a representative for the 83-year-old filmmaker told Fox News Digital.

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Hollywood director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun range · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 3 hedged)

Michael Mann, the acclaimed Hollywood director best known for films such as "Heat," "Collateral," "Thief" and "Miami Vice," was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at a Los Angeles gun range. asserted

Mann → know → range

representative → discharge → Digital

"He was treated and is being released." asserted

He → treat → ?

According to People, Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg at the range around 4 p.m. local time Saturday. uncertain

Mann → accord → p.m.

"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. asserted

officers → respond → location

Responding units’ investigation determined the shooting to be accidental," the Los Angeles Police Department told the outlet. asserted

Department → respond → outlet

"The subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. asserted

subject → transport → condition

An injury report was completed." Mann was reportedly attempting to holster his weapon when it discharged. uncertain

it → complete → weapon

He has been an experienced target shooter for decades, according to The Associated Press. uncertain

He → accord → Press

A representative for the LAPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. asserted

representative → respond → comment

Mann began his career in the 1960s and went on to direct a string of acclaimed films, including "The Last of the Mohicans," "The Insider," "Ali," "Public Enemies" and "Ferrari." asserted

Mann → begin → Mohicans

He also served as executive producer of the original "Miami Vice" television series before directing the 2006 film adaptation. asserted

He → serve → adaptation

His 1995 crime drama "Heat," starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, remains one of his best-known films. asserted

drama → star → films

Mann is currently developing "Heat 2," a follow-up to the movie based on the 2022 novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner. asserted

he → develop → Gardiner

His most recent film was 2023’s "Ferrari," starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz. asserted

film → star → Driver