Disney Star Rushed to Hospital After Near-Fatal Gunfire Incident [WATCH]

What was supposed to be a fun birthday celebration for Christy Carlson Romano’s husband took a terrifying turn when the Even Stevens alum found herself on the receiving end of a stray shot—right in the face.

The former Disney star took to Instagram to recount the harrowing experience, showing off a black eye, facial wounds, and the shocking reality of just how close she came to losing her vision, as reported by TMZ.

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Romano explained that while at a clay pigeon shooting range, another party fired “unsafely in the wrong direction,” sending a projectile straight at her.

She was struck in five different places, with one particularly concerning fragment lodging itself behind her eye. Given the delicate nature of the injury, doctors deemed it too risky to remove.

For now, she’s counting her blessings that her vision remains unaffected—though she admitted the fear was very real.

Her husband, Brendan Rooney, wasted no time assessing the damage before rushing her to a hospital in Austin, Texas. Romano described the incident as a near-death experience, admitting that she literally saw her life flash before her eyes.

That’s the kind of moment that forces a person to reevaluate everything—though in true Christy fashion, she’s handling it with a mix of grit and dark humor.

Rooney shared a photo from her hospital bed where she, despite the trauma, mustered up a bruised smile—while flipping the bird for the camera. If anyone needed proof that she’s as tough as they come, that image says it all.

Christy Carlson Romano says she was shot in the eye during a clay pigeon outing for her husband’s birthday.

She was hit in five places, with one fragment still lodged behind her eye.

“I saw my life flash before my eyes.”
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Firearm safety is always essential, and this incident highlights the importance of being aware of your surroundings at the range. Even in controlled environments, accidents can happen when proper precautions aren’t followed. Romano’s experience was a close call, but thankfully, she’s on the mend.

Right now, the actress is focused on recovery and gratitude. “Be grateful every day.”