Filmmaker Michael Mann injured in accidental shooting
Renowned film director Michael Mann was accidentally shot while practicing at a shooting range on Saturday, October 31st. He was transported to a hospital but is now reported to be stable and out of danger, according to his representatives.
The incident was initially reported by TMZ, which spoke with Mann’s representative who confirmed the director, a long-time shooting enthusiast, was attempting to secure a firearm when it discharged, grazing his leg.
“On Saturday, at a shooting range, a firearm accidentally discharged while being secured, causing a superficial injury to filmmaker Michael Mann, who was treated and is being released,” his representative stated.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident occurred as described by the filmmaker’s team. Mann, known for directing films such as “The Last of the Mohicans,” “Heat,” and the television series “Miami Vice,” was not attempting self-harm, and the injury resulted from a training activity.
He is expected to be released from the hospital shortly.
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