Hollywood director Michael Mann hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at Los Angeles gun range

Michael Mann, the acclaimed Hollywood director best known for films including "Heat," "Collateral," "Thief" and "Miami Vice," was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself at a Los Angeles gun range.

"On Saturday, at a gun range, a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered, resulting in a superficial injury to film director Michael Mann," a representative for the 83-year-old filmmaker told Fox News Digital. "He was treated and is being released."

According to People, Mann accidentally shot himself in the leg at the range around 4 p.m. local time Saturday.

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Director Michael Mann speaks onstage at the 67th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City, Calif., on Feb. 7, 2015. (Getty Images for DGA)

"Yesterday at around 4 p.m., officers responded to the 11000 block of Missouri Avenue for a radio call for shots fired at that location. Responding units’ investigation determined the shooting to be accidental," the Los Angeles Police Department told the outlet. "The subject was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. An injury report was completed."

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Mann was reportedly attempting to holster his weapon when it discharged. He has been an experienced target shooter for decades, according to The Associated Press.

Michael Mann attends a red carpet for the movie "Ferrari" at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on Aug. 31, 2023, in Venice, Italy. (Getty Images)

A representative for the LAPD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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Mann began his career in the 1960s and went on to direct a string of acclaimed films, including "The Last of the Mohicans," "The Insider," "Ali," "Public Enemies" and "Ferrari." He also served as executive producer of the original "Miami Vice" television series before directing the 2006 film adaptation.

Producer Michael Mann attends the International Documentary Association's 2013 IDA Documentary Awards at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 6, 2013. (FilmMagic)

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His 1995 crime drama "Heat," starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, remains one of his best-known films. Mann is currently developing "Heat 2," a follow-up to the movie based on the 2022 novel he co-wrote with Meg Gardiner. His most recent film was 2023’s "Ferrari," starring Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz.

Christina Dugan Ramirez is an entertainment journalist with more than 15 years of experience, including a decade at PEOPLE writing high-profile cover stories, covering Hollywood's biggest events, and interviewing many of the industry's most influential stars before joining Fox News Digital in 2024.