The article that follows talks about suicide and gun violence.

Investigations into the June 26 deaths of Jimmie Johnson’s mother-in-law, father-in-law, and nephew point to a suspected murder-suicide, which is tragic for the family.

Authorities reportedly found the bodies of Chandra Janway, Johnson’s wife of nearly 20 years, as well as those of her parents and 11-year-old nephew at their Oklahoma home. They had all three have been shot. According to the Muskogee Police, a woman at the Oklahoma home had previously called 911 to report “someone with a gun.” Although nothing has been officially confirmed and no one has been placed on trial, Terry Janway, the husband’s mother-in-law, is still the primary suspect in the case, according to authorities.

In response to the heartbreaking news, Johnson’s team announced in a statement on June 27 that the racer was postponing his scheduled participation in the next Chicago Street Race. “The Johnson family has requested privacy at this time,” his legal team continued, “and no further statements will be made.”

The Janway family has lived in Oklahoma for a long time since actress Chandra Janway, who is married to racer Jimmie Johnson, was born, reared, and educated there. Unfortunately, the Sooner State was also the site of this family tragedy. On June 27, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Mayor Marlon Coleman spoke with Fox23 about the shocking incident and how the family’s now-deceased patriarch Jack Janway was a well-known chiropractor in the region. Chandra’s parents lived there.

“It was upsetting to learn that a well-known family that had contributed greatly to our community had been connected to this kind of tragedy. The mayor stated the fact that a child was involved made it much more horrifying. I knew Dr. Janway. Dr. Janway has been treating me ever since I moved to Muskogee, and we’ve known each other for a very, very long time. Even knowing that it was him and his family made a difference in how I felt.

The NASCAR organization sent its condolences to the Johnson and Janway families in the aftermath of this sad occurrence. In a statement, NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick said he had “been in touch with Jimmie” and had “offered the full resources of [his] organization.”

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (988) or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).