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‘Heat’ director Michael Mann injured in accidental weapon discharge at LA gun range

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“Heat” director Michael Mann was hospitalized this weekend after an accidental gun discharge at a gun range in Los Angeles.

The incident resulted in a minor, subcutaneous injury to Mann, according to a representative for the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker. Mann, 83, has been a target shooter for decades and was practicing at the range when the accident occurred.

“On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann,” his representative said in a statement. “He was treated and is being released.”

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