LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — Acclaimed film director Michael Mann was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range, according to reports. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at The Range LA, where Mann was participating in a firearms training session.
Mann, known for directing the crime thriller Heat, was reportedly attempting to holster his firearm when the weapon discharged, striking him in the leg.
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He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. His current condition has not been publicly disclosed.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to The Range LA following reports of a shooting.
Police said the victim did not intend to harm himself and was injured in a training accident after accidentally discharging a firearm into his own leg.
The Range LA is located in the West Los Angeles area of Los Angeles County. The incident occurred within the Los Angeles metropolitan area of Southern California.
Google Maps: The Range LA, Los Angeles, California
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