Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR legend, loses 3 family members in tragic incident.

NASCAR Great Jimmie Johnson Loses 3 Family Members in ‘Bone-Chilling’ Tragedy

In a devastating turn of events, the in-laws and a nephew of NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson were tragically killed on Monday in what authorities are calling a murder-suicide.

The heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Muskogee, Oklahoma, leaving the community in shock. Terry Janway, 68, allegedly shot and killed her husband, Jack Janway, 69, and their 11-year-old grandson, Dalton Janway. The Janways are the parents of Johnson’s wife, Chandra Janway, according to KOKI-TV.

Authorities received a distressing call at 9:05 p.m. on Monday from the Janways’ residence. A frantic female caller reported a disturbance and the presence of a gun before abruptly hanging up, as reported by the Muskogee Phoenix.

Upon arrival, police discovered Jack Janway lying lifeless in a hallway within the house. As they cautiously entered, a gunshot echoed from inside, intensifying the already tense situation.

After safely removing Jack Janway, law enforcement repeatedly called for the occupants of the house to come out, but their pleas went unanswered.

With no response, officers made the difficult decision to enter the house, where they discovered the lifeless bodies of Terry Janway and young Dalton Janway.

Muskogee Police Officer Lynn Hamlin stated that the incident is believed to be a murder-suicide, but investigations are still ongoing. She reassured the community that there is no immediate threat to their safety, saying, “It’s looking very likely that it’s a murder-suicide.”

The news of this tragedy has sent shockwaves through the community, especially for Muskogee Mayor Marlon Coleman, who personally knew Jack Janway. “It was traumatizing to find out that a long-standing family who had made so many contributions to our community were involved in this type of incident. It was even more bone-chilling to find out there was a child involved,” Coleman expressed to KOKI. He emphasized the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues, urging the community to support and care for one another.

Meanwhile, Johnson’s racing team has made the difficult decision to withdraw from an upcoming NASCAR race in Chicago as they mourn the loss. The team, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, posted on Twitter, “The Johnson family has asked for privacy at this time and no further statements will be made.”

NASCAR also expressed their condolences, stating, “We are saddened by the tragic deaths of members of Chandra Johnson’s family. The entire NASCAR family extends its deepest support and condolences during this difficult time to Chandra, Jimmie, and the entire Johnson & Janway families,” as reported by ESPN.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for communities to come together in love and support. Muskogee Mayor Marlon Coleman emphasized this, stating, “More than ever, we need to love each other. We need to be concerned about each other enough that if we identify issues with family or friends, that we talk to them and get them the help that they need.”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmie Johnson, Chandra Janway, and their families during this unimaginably difficult time.

Source: The Western Journal