Jets running back Chris Johnson is out of the hospital and expected to make a full recovery after he was shot in the right shoulder early Sunday morning in a drive-by in Orlando, Fla., in which his friend was killed.
“He thanks everyone for their support surrounding this unfortunate incident as well as their condolences regarding the passing of his good friend,” said a statement released by his publicist. “He is expected to make a quick and full recovery and is looking forward to being back out on the field training as soon as possible.”
Johnson spent one season with the Jets after beginning his career with the Titans. The team did not pick up his 2015 option. He will become a free agent Tuesday at 4 p.m.
The incident report from the shooting, which took place at 4 a.m. on Sunday, said Johnson was in the front passenger seat. Deputies said there were “numerous bullet holes” on the passenger side of the Jeep. The police believe the Jeep was targeted by the shooters, but they are unsure if the three men inside were the targets.
All three men were named Johnson, but were not related. The driver, Dreekius Oricko Johnson, died after getting shot in the head, according to the report.
Police said Chris Johnson was on the sidewalk when they arrived and was “uncooperative.” He “would only state that he saw a ‘car roll by and they shot.’ He could not provide a vehicle description or any other relevant information,” according to the report.