Director Michael Mann injured in accidental shooting in Los Angeles
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
American director Michael Mann, 83, was slightly injured in the thigh by an accidental shooting at a Los Angeles shooting range on 31 October. Police concluded it was an accident after responding, and his representative told the Associated Press that the filmmaker had been treated and was expected to leave hospital.
The 83-year-old American director Michael Mann was slightly injured when a gun accidentally discharged at a licensed shooting range in Los Angeles on Saturday, 31 October. Police concluded that it was an accident, according to Bénin Web TV.
He was hit while putting the gun back in its case and was taken to hospital. His representative told the Associated Press on Sunday that the injury was superficial and that he was expected to leave hospital. ABC News, citing police sources, said he had been injured in the thigh and was in a stable condition.
Los Angeles police responded at around 4pm after reports of gunfire in the Missouri Avenue area. Michael Mann is known for directing Heat, Collateral and Ferrari. He is developing a sequel to Heat, adapted from the novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner and published in 2022.
