A Netflix star has said he is ‘blessed to not be in a casket’ after being shot in the arm. DeRon Horton is best known for starring in the comedy-drama series Dear White People, which ran from 2017 until 2021. He’s also appeared in American Horror Story, Drunk History and The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.
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However, he’s now shared he came close to death last month after someone shot him through a car. ‘First off. I wanna give an honour to God for covering me and protecting me to make it out this situation and countless other ones,” Horton, 32, began in his caption. He thanked everyone who checked on him, including his family and friends. “I love y’all, Thank you,’ he posted on Instagram.
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‘Gettin shot a few days before Xmas def wasn’t on my wish list 😂🎅🏽,’ he continued. The actor then explained the shooter had shot through the car ‘at me’, with the bullet breaking and shattering his arm. ‘But I’m Blessed dawg to not be in a casket or paralysed. Lord Thank You.’.
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Although he’s now been discharged from hospital, DeRon said he was still ‘healing’. After having a plate and screw put in his arm, he now cannot work out which he is ‘mad about but it could have been worse’. ‘And I don’t need no sympathy I’m finna bounce right back I feel amazing,’ he added.
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