Michael Mann, the director known for films such as "Heat," was transported to a hospital on Sunday after a firearm discharged into his leg at a Los Angeles gun range, according to TMZ.
The incident occurred around 4 PM at The Range LA, where Mann was reportedly attempting to holster his weapon when it went off. A source told TMZ that the director was later taken by ambulance to a local hospital.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the episode to TMZ, stating that officers and the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to The Range LA following reports of the shooting. According to the LAPD, the injury took place during a training accident and Mann had no intention of harming himself.
TMZ reported that attempts to reach a representative for Mann for comment were unsuccessful as of Sunday morning.
The accident raises questions about safety protocols at local firing ranges, though authorities have characterized the event as unintentional. The Range LA, a popular facility for law enforcement and civilian training in the region, has not issued a public statement on the matter.
Mann, a celebrated filmmaker whose work often explores crime and violence, was alone at the range at the time of the incident, according to the source who spoke to TMZ. The extent of his injuries has not been disclosed.
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