Journalist Travis Chase narrowly evaded an tried execution on Monday night on the intersection of D’City and Cemetery Highway Georgetown.
The harrowing incident unfolded round 19:30 hours, marking one more perilous encounter in Chase’s profession. Remarkably unhurt, Chase recounted the chilling occasion amidst the backdrop of investigators scouring the scene for clues and shells scattered.
“I’m superb, not injured,” Chase calmly asserted throughout an on-site interview, his composure, a stark distinction to the chaos that had ensued solely moments earlier than. He was within the space to go to his aunt to retrieve a doc.
Recalling the chilling moments, Chase detailed that as he parked his automobile, “I instructed the man that operates the restaurant simply watch the automobile for me, give me two minutes, I coming again.”
“As quickly as I stepped out of the automobile, the gunman open hearth,” he added. Chase defined that it was a lone gunman on a bike. He disclosed {that a} police officer who witnessed the ordeal pursued the gunman however regrettably, the perpetrator managed to evade seize.
When questioned in regards to the motive behind the assault, Chase stated he doesn’t know. “This isn’t the primary try on my life. If I’m to attribute something to this incident, I might say my fashion of reporting, it will probably’t be anything.”
He famous, nonetheless, that that is the primary time any person has shot at him. Chase recalled that a number of years in the past, his automobile was maliciously set on hearth whereas parked in a authorities compound close to the D’City Avenue location. He stated too that some years in the past, there was data that there was a bounty on his head. Undeterred by the near-fatal incident, Chase reaffirmed his dedication to truth-telling. “I’m a reporter that stands for the reality. I’m not going to be scared or again down from this.”
Moreover, Chase famous that he’s not at battle with anybody however thanked God that he’s alive. Chase additionally recommended the swift response of the Guyana Police Power (GPF). — (Supply: Kaieteur Information)
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