DeRon Horton recovering well after being shot

DeRon Horton is recovering after being shot.

The Dear White People actor has revealed he was left with a shattered left arm after a bullet struck him through a car window shortly before Christmas, but the 32-year-old is on the mend now and grateful to be alive and not more seriously injured.

Sharing a series of photos, including a selfie from hospital and close-up pictures of his injury, he wrote on Instagram: "First off, I wanna give honour to god for covering me and protecting me to make it out this situation and countless other ones.

"Everybody that checked on me n holla'd at me specially my family and friends, I love y'all, thank you. Getting shot a few days before Christmas definitely wasn't on my wish-list but it happened. (They) shot through the car at me, the bullet broke my arm and shattered it.

"But I'm blessed to not be in a casket or paralysed. Lord thank you."

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DeRon feels frustrated his injury meant he can't exercise, but insisted he is feeling "amazing" and grateful for his life and his faith.

He added: " I'm out of the hospital, now healing.

"I got a plate and screws in my arm, so I can't work out for a minute which I'm mad about but it could have been worse!

"And I don't need no sympathy, I'm going to bounce right back, I feel amazing.

"I just wanted to remind y'all and myself to keep god first! Stay alert and grateful for everything. The devil can't stop sh** when you walk with god."

His Last Days of Ptolemy Grey co-star Samuel L. Jackson was among those to send a message of support.

He commented on the post: "Glad you're still with us, Tuff Stuff! Good thing you're covered by the almighty. Hoping you heal quickly and painlessly as possible... Stay blessed."

Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, who also appeared in Dear White People, wrote: "Thank god for your life. I'm so, so, so happy you're ok!"

Insecure star Issa Rae posted: "So glad you're okay."

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