Dallas artist shot while signing autographs says: ‘This road to recovery will be extremely difficult’

Jada Arnell Thomas, the singer and actress who made headlines after she was shot and injured at an autograph signing in Dallas, has finally broken her silence.

In Instagram post on Wednesday, the 26-year-old wrote: “God’s grace, mercy and overwhelming love will NEVER cease to amaze me. Thank you to everyone who called, texted and came to visit me. I love you all very much! This road to recovery will be extremely difficult, but my faith in the Lord has NEVER been stronger!”

Thomas was on stage at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters on Saturday, November 2, when the incident occurred, following a matinee performance of her production of “The Bitches,” wherein she stars alongside two other actresses.

According to an arrest affidavit obtained by a neighborhood outlet WFAAThomas was signing autographs on the academy where she was once a student when 26-year-old suspect Micah Williams approached her and shot her within the chest.

Thomas was taken to a close-by hospital, and Williams was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and brought to the Dallas County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Officers found a 26-year-old gunshot victim after arriving on the scene around 5:50 p.m. Saturday. People Magazine reported.

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An arrest affidavit says Williams was arrested within the hotel lobby after a witness allegedly spotted her. The statement said a witness described Williams as “really robotic and turned off” and that the suspect allegedly confessed to shooting Thomas.

I’m talking to Newsweekacademy founder and director Curtis King called the shooting scene “chaotic.”

“The whole room just started praying. It was like a big song,” he said.

In an announcement published on the academy’s website on Sunday Facebook pageKing said that “effective immediately” the ability will implement latest security measures, including reducing the variety of entry points to prevent weapons from entering the ability.

“For 48 years, TBAAL has proudly maintained a tradition of safe, family-friendly events and a welcoming environment,” King wrote, adding: “We ensure that our patrons are upstanding citizens who share our commitment to creating a safe, positive environment for all.” As we proceed to grow, our mission to enrich communities through the humanities stays unwavering.”

Police said in an announcement that that they had found a gun and an investigation was ongoing. It is unclear whether Thomas and Williams were related, and a possible motive remains to be unknown.

According to online prison records Williams is being held within the Dallas County Jail on $200,000 bail, People reported. It’s unclear whether she filed a motion or hired a lawyer to act on her behalf.