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Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Leg at Los Angeles Shooting Range

Treated for a superficial leg wound, the 83-year-old has been released pending a police review of an accidental holster discharge at a private Los Angeles range.

Overview

  • The injury occurred during routine target training when a holstered firearm discharged as Mann tried to return it to the holster on Saturday afternoon at The Range LA, a private licensed shooting club.
  • First responders arrived and transported Mann by ambulance to a nearby hospital where he received treatment for a superficial wound and was later released.
  • Mann’s spokesperson described the wound as minor, and the Los Angeles Police Department has characterized the incident as an accidental training mishap with no indication of intentional self-harm.
  • Police and fire personnel visited the licensed range to investigate the exact circumstances of the discharge and to document the scene.
  • Reports note Mann is an experienced sport shooter and a prominent filmmaker, and a source close to him told outlets the accident is not expected to change plans for the January 2027 start of Heat 2.