{
  "id": 17706835,
  "title": "Michael Mann, director of Heat and Collateral, accidentally shoots self at gun range",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/michael-mann-director-of-heat-and-collateral-accidentally-shoots-self",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T23:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/michael-mann-director-heat-and-collateral-accidentally-shoots-self-gun-range-6511716"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michael Mann, renowned director behind the crime thrillers Heat and Collateral, accidentally shot himself during a gun range session in Los Angeles on Saturday, resulting in a minor wound, according to a statement released on Sunday (Oct 1). The incident occurred when a weapon discharged while holstered, leading to the minor injury. Mann, who was treated at the scene and is set to be released, was accompanied by a representative of the filmmaker who confirmed the accident to the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD reported receiving a call around 4pm local time regarding a shots fired incident and stated that the shooting was determined to be accidental. Known for his expertise in target shooting and realistic gunplay in his films, Mann is best recognized for Heat, which starred Robert De Niro and Al Pacino in a gripping cat-and-mouse thriller.",
  "summary": "He sustained a \"superficial injury\" in the incident.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/heat-director-michael-mann-sustains-superficial-injury-at-gun-range",
        "published": "2026-11-01T16:01:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "‘Heat’ director Michael Mann sustains ‘superficial injury’ at gun range",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/heat-director-michael-mann-sustains-superficial-injury-at-gun-range-17649022",
        "published": "2026-11-01T16:56:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Heat director Michael Mann sustained 'superficial injury' at gun range, says representative",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/heat-director-michael-mann-sustained-superficial-injury-at-gun-range",
        "published": "2026-11-01T17:04:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Filmmaker Michael Mann suffers \"superficial injury\" at gun range",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/filmmaker-michael-mann-suffers-superficial-injury-at-gun-range",
        "published": "2026-11-01T17:26:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "‘Heat’ director Michael Mann injured in accidental gun discharge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/heat-director-michael-mann-injured-in-accidental-gun-discharge",
        "published": "2026-11-01T18:05:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Heat director Mann accidentally shoots self at gun range",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/showbiz-heat-director-mann-accidentally-shoots-self-at-gun-range",
        "published": "2026-11-02T00:33:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘Heat’ director Michael Mann accidentally shoots self at Los Angeles gun range",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/heat-director-michael-mann-accidentally-shoots-self-at-los-angeles",
        "published": "2026-11-02T01:05:38.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}