NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws die in murder-suicide, report says
NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson’s in-laws died Monday in a shooting that police are calling a murder-suicide, according to a report from TMZ Sports. Johnson’s 11-year-old nephew also died.
Muskogee Police in Oklahoma told TMZ that Chandra Janway’s parents, Jack and Terry Janway, and nephew, Dalton Janway, were found dead shortly after 9 p.m. Monday. The police said a woman called 911 to report someone with a gun before hanging up the phone.
Police told TMZ Sports they did not have a motive and the shooting remains under investigation.
Johnson — a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion — married Chandra in 2004. They have two daughters.
Legacy Motor Club has elected to withdraw the No. 84 Carvana Chevrolet from this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event in Chicago. The Johnson family has asked for privacy at this time and said no further statements will be made.
Johnson, who was slated to compete in this weekend’s NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, has withdrawn from the event, according to Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club.
Johnson retired from full-time racing last year. His last full Cup Series season was in 2020, and he is only participating in a partial schedule this year.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
