Filmmaker Michael Mann, known for the classic crime drama “Heat,” was injured at a shooting range in Los Angeles on Saturday, his representative told CBS News.
Mann was treated at a hospital for a “superficial injury” and released, the representative said Sunday.
“On Saturday, a gun accidentally discharged while he was holstered at the shooting range, causing superficial injuries to film director Michael Mann,” the representative said in a statement. he said.
Mann, 83, is understood to have been an experienced target shooter for decades and the accident occurred at an approved shooting range.
In addition to “Heat,” Mann’s filmmaking record includes such crime classics as “Collateral” and “Burglar.” He remains very active in Hollywood in his 80s, most recently directing the movie “Ferrari” with Adam Driver, and is working on a sequel to “Heat,” which is expected to begin shooting early next year.