On Monday, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Denise Richards and her husband Aaron Phypers were involved in a terrifying road rage incident in which the couple's car was hit by a bullet.
A troll on twitter responded to the news:
"Don't care kinda hope she would have taken a grazing shot to the neck honestly."
The tweet was deleted, but not before Richards caught wind of it.
The Wild Things star addressed the hate:
"Thank you. I would never wish any harm on anyone."
"What I experienced yesterday with my husband, not that you care."
"Was the most terrifying situation I have every been in."
"I'm sorry a shot didn't graze my neck...a**hole."
@DENISE_RICHARDS/Twitter
Fans on Twitter rushed to defend Richards, as well as to share their thoughts on gun violence.
@DENISE_RICHARDS I'm happy to hear it didn't turn out worse. My prayers, thoughts, strength, and support are with you. I wish I had magic words to stop the gun violence in this country. Time will hopefully help both of you to move forward and help you both to feel better!
— Steven Blackmon (@WillBWalkin24) November 16, 2022
I hope now moving forward you break the HOLLYWOOD bloc vote and cast one for ANYONE willing to fight crime not support it, AKA conservatives/republicans NOT NEWSOM et al. Glad you're ok.
— PJayEss (@gungirlnyc) November 16, 2022
I've lived in LA county all my life. I'm always nervous driving because of exactly what happened to you and ur husband. I'm very grateful that u were not hurt..sorry this place is so violent. It's so unbelievably sad. Take care ❤️🙏🏼
— renee palafox (@reneebent) November 17, 2022
Prayers to you and your husband. How absolutely TERRIFYING. I was in a road rage incident when my daughter was a newborn in the backseat although we weren't shot at it got pretty aggressive and it was terrifying. 🙏 ❤️
— (*(Dustin)*) (He/Him/His) (@XxDustinAdamsxX) November 16, 2022
I’m so sorry this happened to you and your husband. I’m happy neither of you were injured and you still had the strength to power through with your work day😳. Take care of each other 💕
— Nurture vs Nature (@itme36705009) November 16, 2022
I hope he was removed from this platform! Wow. How scary and I'm glad you're safe.
— Taffy Lavié (@TaffyLavie) November 16, 2022
Report his tweet, I have. You, nor anyone, should have harm wished upon them. Take care
— 🇲🇹 Grace. 🇦🇺 (@GraceVassall0) November 16, 2022
I really don't understand why people feel the need to post stuff like that. Be safe Denise, crazy times are upon us lately. 😨
— Chris Soltis (@ChrisSoltis5) November 16, 2022
Ignore the hateful trolls. You are loved & prayers for peace of mind for your famil. 🌟🙏🏽💜
— ✨TKWW12✨ (@TonyaK2016) November 16, 2022
Denise so sorry. I am so glad you and Aaron are ok. How frightening. Thinking of you and your family.
— Carrie She/Her Proud Ally 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️/BLM (@PDragon350) November 16, 2022
I absolutely adore you, Denise and pray you and Aaron are okay! Absolutely horrifying knowing if someone gets mad at us while driving, they can get so angry and start shooting. Sending love 🙏🏼
— HODAK (@MrHodak) November 16, 2022
I am so glad you and your family are safe, I just read about this horrifying ordeal in the news. I hope they find this person and get them off the street asap, they have no business being out and about with other humans.
— JMummey (@JennyMummey) November 16, 2022
According to US Weekly, Richards and Phypers were on their way to a studio in LA. A driver behind them became irritated with Phypers' slow driving speed. When Phypers allowed the car to pass, the driver of that car shot at their vehicle on the back left side.
Upon reaching their destination, a crew member from the set of Richards' upcoming film Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace called authorities.
We're so glad the couple is ok and that the insensitive and hateful tweet was reported and deleted.