Rickey Smiley Reveals That His Daughter Made It Through Surgery After Being Shot In Houston

UPDATE: Ricky Smiley’s daughter has made it out of surgery and he said she’s doing great! Monday morning, the comedian shared on his radio show that his youngest daughter Aaryn was shot 3 times in Houston Sunday night.

Rickey, whose real name is Broderick Dornell, said his daughter was going to Whataburger to get something to eat around the time of the shooting.

He also shared the sad news on his Instagram page.

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My youngest daughter @ryn.smiley was shot this past weekend while trying to get food from #Whataburger in #Houston, and I talked about it this morning during @garywdtea’s segment. Thank you to everyone who’s keeping her lifted in prayer, and to everyone who has sent well wishes her way.

A post shared by Rickey Smiley (@rickeysmileyofficial) on Jul 6, 2020 at 7:49am PDT

According to reports, Aaryn was caught in the middle of an alleged road rage.

Rickey has been giving updates since the shooting happen.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCTrDE6hEwp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Rickey also opened up on how this entire experience made him feel.

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Can’t think straight. Nerves bad. Butterflies in my stomach.

A post shared by Rickey Smiley (@rickeysmileyofficial) on Jul 6, 2020 at 12:22pm PDT

Then he shared the great news that Aaryn made it out of surgery.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUF12kBNsU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

ABC 13 Houston reports that the police are still looking for the shooter.

Police say they don’t have any information on the suspect or suspects or the vehicle they were driving. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.

Aaryn is expected to survive. Rickey is in route to be by her side.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUMl9WBUYZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery.