Veteran running back Chris Johnson was shot on Saturday night after his car took gunfire in a shooting that resulting in at least one death, according to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Johnson was shot in the arm and taken to an Orlando hospital, where his injuries, which are reportedly not life-threatening, are being treated.
Ex-#Jets RB Chris Johnson is recovering at an Orlando hospital after being shot in the arm last night, source said. He is going to be OK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2015
Chris Johnson was back home, riding around with friends and his car took gunfire, source said. There were casualties, including a friend
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2015
From TMZ:
Orange County Sheriff officials say the shooting took place around 4:09 AM — when a mystery shooter opened fire on a Jeep that Chris was in … along with two other people.
The victims told police they were stopped at a red light when another car pulled up next to them and began shooting.
29-year-old Chris was hit in the shoulder … and another person in the car was also hit and died from his wounds. Cops say Chris is in stable condition.Sources close to Johnson tell us the former NJ Jets and Tennessee Titans player was returning from a concert and was heading to a recording studio when he was shot.
Johnson played all 16 games for the Jets last season, racking up 663 yards and one touchdown. The 29-year old had his team option declined after the season and is currently a free agent.
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