Update: The cause of the death of Julie Johannessen was not a self-inflicted gunshot wound. We’ll update this whole again as soon as possible.
Julie Johannessen was a 21-year-old Norwegian shooting prodigy who had a bright future ahead of her. She was a student-athlete at Texas Christian University (TCU) and a member of the TCU rifle team, one of the best in the country. She had broken several NCAA records and won individual and team championships in her sport. She was also a loving daughter, sister, and friend to many.
However, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, Julie’s life came to an abrupt and tragic end. She was found dead in her dorm room at TCU, apparently by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The TCU Police Department is investigating the circumstances of her death, but no foul play is suspected. The motive behind her suicide is still unknown, and her family and friends are left devastated and heartbroken by her loss.
Who Was Julie Johannessen?
Julie Johannessen was born on June 15, 2002, in Fredrikstad, Norway. She came from a family of shooters, and her older sister Camilla is also a rifle star who competes for Nebraska. Julie started shooting at the age of seven and soon showed her talent and passion for the sport. She represented Norway in several international competitions, including the 2021 European Championships and the 2023 Lima World Cup, where she made her senior debut.
Julie joined TCU in 2022 as a freshman and quickly became a key member of the TCU rifle team. She helped the team finish second in the NCAA Championships in her first year of competition. She also achieved remarkable individual feats, such as scoring perfect 600s in air rifle and breaking the NCAA record in small bore. She was named the Patriot Rifle Conference Shooter of the Year and the TCU Female Athlete of the Year in 2023.
Julie was not only a talented shooter, but also a kind-hearted and cheerful person. She was described by her coaches, teammates, and friends as a positive, humble, and supportive person who always had a smile on her face. She was also a dedicated student who excelled in her academics. She was majoring in business administration and had a 4.0 GPA.
Tributes for Julie Johannessen
Julie’s death has sent shockwaves across the shooting world and the TCU community. Many people have expressed their grief and condolences for her family and friends. Some of the tributes are as follows:
- The Norwegian Shooting Association issued a statement saying that they were “deeply saddened” by Julie’s death and that she was “a great talent and a wonderful person”. They also said that they would provide support and counseling for her teammates and coaches.
- The TCU rifle team posted a video on their Instagram account, honoring Julie’s achievements and memories. They also wrote that Julie was “a ray of sunshine” and “a true Horned Frog”. They said that they would miss her dearly and that they would always remember her legacy.
- The TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati said that Julie was “an incredible young woman” and “a tremendous ambassador for TCU”. He also said that the TCU family was “heartbroken” by her loss and that they would do everything they could to help her loved ones cope with the tragedy.
- The TCU chancellor Victor Boschini said that Julie was “a remarkable student and a leader among her peers”. He also said that he was “devastated” by her death and that he would keep her family and friends in his thoughts and prayers.
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