Danielle Johnson Obituary, Jaelen Chaney Death – At approximately 7:35 a.m. on April 8, 2024, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Topanga Division rushed to the 6200 block of Variel Avenue following reports of a homicide.
Responding to the distress call, Operations Valley Bureau (OVB) homicide detectives swiftly joined the scene. During their inquiry, detectives uncovered two additional events linked to the initial homicide.
The first incident unfolded when two young children were discovered on the 405 Freeway close to Howard Hughes Parkway. Concurrently, a fatal single-vehicle collision occurred in Redondo Beach.
Jaelen Chaney stabbed to death
Collaborating with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Redondo Beach Police Department, and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, LAPD Homicide detectives diligently pieced together the sequence of events.
The victim, Jaelen Chaney, aged 29, and the suspect, Danielle Johnson, aged 34, shared a residence on Variel Avenue with Johnson’s two young children, aged eight months and nine years.
Around 3:40 a.m. on April 8, 2024, a verbal altercation between Chaney and Johnson escalated into violence, resulting in Chaney being fatally stabbed. Subsequently, Johnson fled the scene with her two children in a dark-colored Porsche SUV.
Danielle Johnson died in accident
At approximately 4:30 a.m., the SUV was sighted on the 405 Freeway, where the two children were ejected from the moving vehicle. The nine-year-old sustained moderate injuries, while the eight-month-old tragically succumbed to fatal injuries.
Around 5:00 a.m., Johnson’s speeding vehicle collided with a tree near the intersection of Vincent Street and the Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach. Johnson, the sole occupant, did not survive the crash.
Notably, these events unfolded prior to LAPD’s awareness of the initial crime. It wasn’t until neighbors noticed an open front door on Variel Avenue at approximately 7:35 a.m. that authorities were alerted to Chaney’s demise within the apartment.
Following a comprehensive investigation and collaboration with various agencies, homicide detectives concluded that all incidents were interconnected and confirmed no ongoing threat to the community.
In the wake of this tragic incident, we extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this heart-wrenching loss. As they grapple with the indescribable pain of bidding farewell to their loved ones, we share in their sorrow and stand in solidarity during this time of profound grief.
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