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Christy Carlson Romano Hospitalized After Shooting Accident

2/9/2025

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Christy Carlson Romano, 40, faced a terrifying ordeal when a clay pigeon shooting accident in Austin, Texas, left her hospitalized after being shot in the face on February 7. While celebrating her husband Brendan Rooney's birthday, she suffered injuries in five areas, including a bullet fragment lodged behind her eye. Grateful for her safety and her husband's swift action, Romano is on the road to recovery.

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Christy Carlson Romano, 40, faced a terrifying ordeal when a clay pigeon shooting accident in Austin, Texas, left her hospitalized after being shot in the face on February 7. While celebrating her husband Brendan Rooney's birthday, she suffered injuries in five areas, including a bullet fragment lodged behind her eye. Grateful for her safety and her husband's swift action, Romano is on the road to recovery.