LOS ANGELES (Showbiz Desk): Renowned Hollywood director Michael Mann was injured in an accidental shooting but was discharged from the hospital after receiving medical treatment.
According to foreign media reports, the 83-year-old Michael Mann was practising target shooting in Los Angeles on Saturday. While putting his pistol back into its holster, the firearm accidentally discharged, injuring him. He was immediately taken to a hospital.
Doctors described his injury as minor and said the bullet had damaged the tissue beneath his skin. After receiving the necessary medical treatment, he was allowed to return home.
Police also declared the incident accidental and clarified that Michael Mann had no intention of harming himself.
Michael Mann is regarded as one of the leading American directors of crime and thriller films. His notable movies include The Last of the Mohicans, Heat and The Insider.