GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – The Guyana Press Association (GPA) Tuesday called for a “thorough investigation” into the shooting that targeted journalist Travis Chase on Monday night.
“This is not the first time unknown persons have targeted Chase. In June 2020, Chase’s vehicle was burnt. No one was charged in this matter,” the GPA said, calling on the “authorities to move swiftly to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Journalists must be allowed to work without threats to their lives and livelihood. The GPA has since notified its regional and international partners of this development,” the media organization said in a brief statement.
Police said that the shooting occurred at around 19:05 hrs (local time) in the capital, Georgetown, and Chase told reporters that an off-duty police officer, who witnessed the shooting chased after the gunman but did not manage to apprehend him.
The police said the reporter had gone to his aunt’s house to collect a shopping list.
“While doing so, he heard several loud explosions suspected to be gunshots, which came from the direction of his car. Chase said that on checking his car, he discovered three holes on the left rear fender, suspected to be as a result of gunshots,” the police said, adding that three 9mm spent shells and one live 9mm round were found at the scene.
“Several persons were questioned as investigations continue,” the police added.
In a message posted on his Facebook page, Chase wrote, “Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer. But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.”
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