From Disney Star to Shooting Scare: Christy Carlson Romano’s Shocking Accident.
Christy Carlson Romano, the beloved Even Stevens and Kim Possible star, recently faced a terrifying real-life ordeal.
While celebrating her husband’s birthday at a Texas shooting range, a fun day of clay pigeon shooting turned into a near-tragic event when a stray shot from another group struck her in the face.
Romano was unintentionally hit when an individual from a separate party "unsafely fired in the wrong direction," sending metal fragments flying.
She suffered injuries in five places, with one fragment embedding dangerously close to her right eye—so close that doctors deemed it too risky to remove.
Her husband, Brendan Rooney, rushed her to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, where she received emergency treatment.
Though shaken, Romano has since expressed deep gratitude for her survival and the outpouring of support she’s received from fans.
Ironically, Romano had just tested her resilience on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, where she outperformed Olympians and endured extreme military-style challenges. However, this real-world scare proved to be her most unexpected test yet.
Romano’s experience is a stark reminder of the importance of firearm safety. Shooting sports require strict adherence to safety rules, awareness of surroundings, and proper training to prevent tragic accidents like this one.