Director Michael Mann, 83, rushed to hospital after ‘accidentally shooting himself’

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 27: Michael Mann attends the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)
Heat director Michael Mann was reportedly injured in a training accident (Picture: Dia Dipasupil/WireImage)

Hollywood director Michael Mann has reportedly been rushed to hospital after shooting himself in the leg at a gun range.

The 83-year-old Heat filmmaker was said to have been trying to holster his firearm at the range when the weapon went off, injuring his limb, a source told TMZ.

The incident reportedly occurred at around 4pm local time on Saturday at The Range LA, with the director later transported to hospital from the scene.

Both the LAPD and Los Angeles Fire Department attended the scene, with police confirming the incident to the outet.

They also added that the victim had no intention of harming himself, classifying it as a ‘training accident’.

Metro has contacted a rep for Michael Mann for comment.

More to follow.