Seven-time NASCAR Cup-series champion Jimmie Johnson withdrew from the upcoming Cup Series race on the Chicago Street Course following a suspected murder-suicide within the household.
The announcement got here early Tuesday from the Legacy Motor Club —Johnson’s staff — after three our bodies had been discovered Monday shortly earlier than 9 p.m. within the Muskogee, Oklahoma, house shared by Terry Janway and Jack Janway—the dad and mom of Chandra Janway, Johnson’s spouse. An 11-year-old nephew, Dalton Janway, was additionally discovered shot and killed on the property.
Police arrived on the house following a 911 name from an unidentified lady claiming somebody had a gun. They discovered a physique within the hallway of the house after which heard one other gunshot come from inside the house.
Police advised TMZ Sports the crime remains to be below investigation, however they think a murder-suicide scenario. Police advised the outlet that the Terry Janway—Chandra’s mom—is the suspect however nothing is thought for sure proper now. From TMZ Sports:
Cops inform us they discovered a physique laying within the hallway after arriving on the scene … and heard one other gunshot come from inside the house.
Cops searched the home and located two extra lifeless our bodies. All three died from gunshot wounds, police say.
Johnson is thought for dominating the NASCAR sequence. He’s tied with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for many Cup Series championships. He’s additionally received, as we’ve beforehand reported “…83 career race wins, 222 top fives, 341 top 10s, 35 pole positions, two Daytona 500s, and countless Driver of the Year awards.” Johnson introduced his semi-retirement from full time racing in 2022 in an effort to spend extra time together with his household. However, he nonetheless deliberate to compete in a number of IndyCar and NASCAR occasions.
Legacy Motor Club has asked followers and media to respect Johnson’s privateness throughout this tough time.
Source: jalopnik.com