Michael Mann Injured in Gun Range Incident

Filmmaker Michael Mann Injured at Gun Range

Michael Mann, the acclaimed director behind the iconic crime film “Heat,” sustained a minor injury during an incident at a gun range in Los Angeles on Saturday, as confirmed by his representative to CBS News.

Details of the Incident

According to a statement released on Sunday, Mann received medical attention for “a superficial injury” and has since been discharged from the hospital.

“On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann,” the representative stated.

Background on Michael Mann

The 83-year-old filmmaker is known for his extensive experience in target shooting, and the unfortunate incident occurred at a licensed gun range.

In addition to his work on “Heat,” Mann has directed several other notable films, including “Collateral” and “Thief.” He remains active in the film industry, having recently directed the movie “Ferrari,” featuring Adam Driver, and is currently working on a sequel to “Heat,” which is expected to start filming early next year.

Source Reference (yahoo.com): Filmmaker Michael Mann suffers "superficial injury" at gun range