Hollywood director Michael Mann was rushed to hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg October 31.
A representative from Mann's camp issued a statement addressing the incident.
"On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann," the individual told TMZ.
at The Oscars Foreign Language Film Award Directors Reception held at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on February 22, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.
Mann was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for a subcutaneous and minor injury.
"He was treated and is being released," his rep told TMZ.
The accidental shooting happened at a sanctioned gun range in Los Angeles at approximately 4pm, according to TMZ.
The LAPD attended the scene, and confirmed that the victim had no intention of harming himself during the training accident. (RELATED: Jenny McCarthy Underwent Multiple Surgeries, Lives In Tent After Suffering Mold Poisoning)
"Ferrari" Photocall - The 80th Venice International Film Festival
VENICE, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Director Michael Mann attends a photocall for the movie "Ferrari" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2023 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)
The 83-year-old director behind some of Hollywood's biggest hits including "Heat," "Ferrari," and "The Last of the Mohicans," is an experienced target shooter who has handled firearms for decades.
Mann has yet to publicly address the unexpected injury.
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