# Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/michael-mann-hospitalized-after-accidentally-shooting-himself-in-the-leg-at-los-angeles-gun-range/
- Published: 2026-11-01T20:09:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michael-mann-shot-himself-gun-range-accident-1236936667/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Geopolitics, Health, Medicine, Politics

## Key points

- Mann is being released after treatment for a superficial leg wound.
- The firearm discharged as he was holstering it at a range.
- The 83-year-old director is working on *Heat 2*.

## Summary

Michael Mann was treated and is being released from hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range. His representatives said the weapon discharged as he was holstering it, causing a superficial injury; the 83-year-old director was reported to be stable.

The incident happened at Range L.A. at about 4pm on Saturday during target practice. Mann has practised shooting for decades, and his representatives described the wound as minor. He is known for films including *Heat* and *The Insider*, and is working on *Heat 2*, a planned prequel and sequel based on the novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner.

## Coverage

- [Variety: Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michael-mann-shot-himself-gun-range-accident-1236936667/)
- [Fox News: Hollywood director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun range](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hollywood-director-michael-mann-hospitalized-accidentally-shooting-himself-los-angeles-gun-range)
- [IGN: Heat Director Michael Mann Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Leg](https://www.ign.com/articles/heat-director-michael-mann-hospitalized-after-accidentally-shooting-himself-in-the-leg)

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