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Michael Mann Injured in Accidental Gun Range Shooting
Michael Mann was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a Los Angeles gun range Saturday.
- 83-year-old Mann directed the 1995 film Heat.
- A source said the gun fired as he tried to holster it.
- 4 p.m. was roughly when the shooting happened, the source said.
- An ambulance took him to a hospital after LAPD and LAFD responded.
Why it matters: The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the shooting at The Range LA. Police said it was a training accident with no intent of self-harm.
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Center coverage, 8 sources: The center treats it as a confirmed accident, built on a source account and police statement.
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Right coverage, 8 sources: The right frames it as a celebrity health scare, stressing Mann's legendary film career.
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What’s next: Mann's representative had not responded to a request for comment.
- How serious is Mann's injury, and what is his current condition?
- Will Mann or his representatives confirm the source's account of the holstering?
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