The in-laws and nephew of NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson were found dead after a reported shooting in an Oklahoma home Monday, and police say it was likely a murder-suicide.
Around 9 p.m. Monday night, the Muskogee Police Department received a call from a woman who said “there was a disturbance and someone had a gun and then hung up,” the department said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports.
When officers arrived at the home, deputies saw a person lying in the hallway inside the front door of the home, and determined the person was dead.
After arriving, officers heard a gunshot from farther inside the house, and began calling out for any other people inside the home to come outside. Once more officers arrived on the scene, they began to search the residence and found two more people dead.
The deceased individuals were identified as 69-year-old Jack Janway, his wife, 68-year-old Terry Janway, and their grandson, 11-year-old Dalton Janway.
Public information officer Lynn Hamlin said it was likely a murder-suicide, and Terry Janway is suspected of shooting and killing Jack and Dalton Janway. Authorities did not reveal any other details related to the deaths.
Terry and Jack Janway are the parents of Johnson’s wife, Chandra.
Johnson was scheduled to race in the NASCAR Chicago Street Race this weekend, but Legacy Motor Club said in a statement Johnson has withdrawn for the race.
“The Johnson family has asked for privacy at this time and no further statements will be made,” the statement said.
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.
Muskogee Public Schools released a statement mourning Dalton Janway’s death.
“Dalton was a fifth grade student at Sadler Arts Academy who was cherished by his teachers and fellow classmates. Our heart goes out to the entire Rougher community who knew him as a friend and classmate,” the statement read.
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