Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range

Michael Mann, the director of “Heat” and “The Insider,” shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range on Saturday. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles confirmed did not disclose Mann’s name, but said that officers had responded to a “shots fired” incident at The Range LA at roughly 4 p.m. An investigation determined that the shooting was “accidental.” The person was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. TMZ, which broke the news, reported that Mann was the person in question and that the incident happened while he was training. A spokesperson for Mann did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The 83-year-old Mann is known for directing gritty crime stories, many of which look at cops and criminals and are set in urban landscapes. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director for his work on the 1999 journalism thriller “The Insider” and the film was nominated for Best Picture. Mann’s other credits include “Thief “(1981), “Manhunter” (1986), “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992), “Ali” (2001), “Collateral” (2004), and “Public Enemies” (2009). As a producer, Mann received an Oscar nomination for Martin Scorsese’s 2004 drama “The Aviator.” Mann’s most recent credit was 2023’s “Ferrari” and he is about to shoot a sequel to “Heat” that is based on a novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner. That film will star Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Stephen Graham. Mann also helped create the ’80s TV hit “Miami Vice” and later directed a film version of the show.