Entertainment · November 1, 2026
Michael Mann Accidentally Shoots Himself in Leg at Los Angeles Gun Range
Director Michael Mann was briefly hospitalized on Saturday, November 1, 2026, after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. at The Range LA while the Oscar-nominated filmmaker was taking target practice. Reports indicate the firearm discharged while it was being holstered, resulting in what his representative described as a 'superficial' and 'subcutaneous' injury. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that Mann was in stable condition when he was transported to a local hospital, and he was released shortly after treatment.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Michael Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range
- The incident occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2026
- The shooting happened around 4 p.m.
- The injury was described as superficial or minor
- Mann was in stable condition and was released after treatment
- The weapon discharged while holstered or being holstered
Reported by only some outlets
- The specific facility name is The Range LA
- Michael Mann has been an experienced target shooter for decades
- The injury was specifically described as subcutaneous
- The incident occurred on Halloween afternoon
Confirmed
- Michael Mann shot himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range
- The incident occurred while he was holstering or attempting to holster his weapon
- He was hospitalized and is in stable condition
- The LAPD responded to the scene at The Range LA
Reported
- Michael Mann has been an experienced target shooter for decades (Rolling Stone)
- The injury was specifically subcutaneous (Rolling Stone)
- The incident occurred on Halloween afternoon (Rolling Stone)
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