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Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range

Officials described a superficial, self-inflicted leg wound that was treated at a hospital.

Overview

  • Mann accidentally discharged a firearm while holstering it at The Range LA on Saturday, suffering a minor, subcutaneous wound to his leg.
  • Range staff, Los Angeles police and firefighters responded and an ambulance took him to a nearby hospital where he was treated and cleared for release.
  • The LAPD’s on-scene investigation found the shooting to be accidental and Mann’s representatives said the injury was superficial and he was being released.
  • TMZ first reported the incident and major outlets including Variety, Rolling Stone and the Los Angeles Times quickly corroborated core facts from police and Mann’s team.
  • Mann is an experienced target shooter and remains in pre-production on Heat 2, with no official announcement so far that the accident will alter the film’s schedule.