Former Jets and Titans running back Chris Johnson was reportedly shot in Florida sometime Saturday night, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer. He is recovering with a shoulder/arm injury at an Orlando hospital. One man was killed.
Just received scary news that Chris Johnson was shot in FL last night. Been training w us in LA but went home for weekend. Damn.
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) 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
The Orlando Sentinel has more details:
The victims said that an unknown vehicle pulled up beside them at the red light and opened fire into the Jeep, deputies said.
The deceased driver was identified as Dreekins Oriko Johnson, 28.
The two living victims, Reggie Johnson and Chris Johnson, both 29, were taken to a hospital in stable condition. Reggie Johnson was shot in the shoulder, hand and leg, while Chris Johnson was shot in the shoulder.
The Jets chose not to exercise their option on Johnson last month. He is currently an unrestricted free agent.
