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American director Michael Mann, known for his crime and gangster films, was accidentally shot at a shooting range in Los Angeles on Saturday, an event confirmed by Agence France-Presse following reports from American media outlets.
Mann's spokesperson said in a statement on Sunday, "A bullet was fired accidentally from a handgun while it was in its case, causing a minor injury to director Michael Mann, who received treatment and will be discharged from the hospital."
The celebrity news website "TMZ" and the "Los Angeles Times" newspaper reported that Mann (83) shot himself in the leg.
Los Angeles police stated that the incident occurred around 16:00 local time on Saturday, noting that Mann was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
A police spokesperson added that the incident was described as "accidental."
The director of the films "Heat" (1995), "Collateral" (2004), and "The Last of the Mohicans" (1992) is considered an experienced marksman, according to those close to him.
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