DeRon Horton, best known for his role in the hit Netflix series “Dear White People,” has revealed he is recovering after being shot.
DeRon Horton Reveals He Was Shot in Instagram Post
The 32-year-old actor took to his official Instagram account on Thursday (January 16) to share the harrowing details of the incident, explaining that a bullet shot through his car struck his arm, shattering the bones.
In his heartfelt post, DeRon wrote:
First off, I wanna give an honor to God for covering me and protecting me to make it out of this situation and countless other ones.
Everybody that checked on me n holla’d at me, specially my family n friends, I love y’all. Thank you.
Gettin’ shot a few days before Xmas def wasn’t on my wish list 😂🎅🏾 but it happened.
Mf shot thru the car at me, bullet broke my arm, shattered it, all type o’ sh*t. But I’m Blessed dawg to not be in a casket or paralyzed.
Lord, Thank You. I’m out the hospital now healing💯.
I got a plate n screws in my mf arm, so I can’t workout for a minute, which I’m mad about, BUT it coulda been worse!
And I don’t need no sympathy. I’m finna bounce right back. I feel amazing 💯💯.
I just wanted to remind y’all and myself to Keep God first! Stay Alert n Grateful for Everything.
The devil can’t stop sh*t when you walk with God🙏🏾.
DeRon’s post included a carousel of photos showing the injuries to his arm and the bullet-ridden car.
See his original post below.
Samuel L. Jackson Shows Love and Support
Samuel L. Jackson, who worked with DeRon in the Apple TV+ series “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” commented on the post, writing:
“Glad you’re still with us, Tuff Stuff!!! Good thing you’re covered by the All mighty🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Hoping you heal quickly & painlessly as possible👊🏾👊🏾Stay Blessed🫵🏾‼️”
DeRon Horton Movies And TV Shows
Born in Texas and raised in Saudi Arabia, DeRon Horton is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where he majored in Performing Arts.
In addition to “Dear White People,” DeRon has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, including Burning Sands, Roman J. Israel, Esq., “American Vandal“, “American Horror Story“, Bad Hair, and “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey“.
Please join us in wishing DeRon Horton a full and speedy recovery.
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