Fortunately, the news could have been so much worse, as Dell escaped with minor wounds. The team issued the following statement on Sunday afternoon, confirming the news:
Reportedly, Dell was one of several bystanders at the aforementioned private event, when a 16 year old gunman opened fire after an altercation, wounding ten people, in all. None of the injuries sustained by the ten victims are considered life threatening. According to a Texans spokesperson, Dell was released from the hospital and traveled back to Houston on Sunday.Statement from the Houston Texans: pic.twitter.com/0ISsjlMHr0
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 28, 2024
According to witnesses, the shooting followed an argument and a fist fight, but the gunman himself was not part of the physical altercation. He began firing toward a crowd of people, which included Dell. Thankfully, a security guard close to the gunman took him to the ground, and disarmed him. The 16 year old shooter was taken to a juvenile detention facility, and charged with attempted homicide, firing a weapon in public, using a firearm during a felony, and illegal possession of a firearm by a minor.
Dell is returning for his second season in the NFL, after a rookie year where he compiled 709 yards receiving and seven touchdowns, before suffering a broken leg in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. Dell has recovered from the injury, and has been participating in private workouts and team offseason activities at NRG stadium.
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