Director Michael Mann Injured in Accidental Gun Discharge at Los Angeles Range

Filmmaker Michael Mann, 83, was injured Saturday when a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered at a gun range in Los Angeles, his representative said in a statement. The representative described the injury as superficial, and Mann was treated at a hospital and released. Police responding to a radio call of shots fired around 4 p.m. determined the shooting was accidental, and the Los Angeles Police Department said the subject was taken to a local hospital in stable condition and an injury report was completed. Mann, known for crime dramas including "Heat," "Collateral" and "Thief," has been a target shooter for decades, according to The Associated Press. He is developing a sequel to "Heat," which actor Stephen Graham said will begin filming in January.

Left-leaning NBC News led with Mann's identity as the director of "Heat," stressed the "minor, subcutaneous" injury and the LAPD's accident finding, and included a 2017 Vulture interview in which Mann described firing full-load blanks for the film's gunfire. CBS News, also left-leaning, used the "superficial injury" wording, noted Mann's experience and recent film "Ferrari," and mentioned the "Heat" sequel. Neither left outlet gave the time or the gun and wound details. Alternative A.V. Club differs by naming TMZ as the first to report, identifying The Range LA, and questioning whether Mann was at the range preparing for Heat 2. Right-leaning Breitbart opened with "Report:" and said Mann shot himself in the thigh with a .45 caliber handgun while holstering it, citing Good Morning America and noting the injury was not life-threatening. Fox News led with Mann being hospitalized after shooting himself, cited People's account of a leg wound around 4 p.m., quoted the LAPD on the Missouri Avenue location, and listed his films including "Miami Vice." Both right outlets emphasize the self-inflicted wound, while left outlets focus on the accident and the minor injury.