Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Upon hearing the news that Lennon had been murdered on December 8 , 1980 , Shotton visited Harrison at Friar Park , Harrison 's home .
Simplified: John Lennon was murdered late in 1980 . When Shotton heard the news , he drove to George Harrison 's home , Friar Park , and spent the day with Harrison .