Gunman reportedly opens fire on Guyanese journalist

Popular Guyanese journalist, Travis Chase was forced to run for cover after a lone gunman opened fire on him as he exited his vehicle at D’Urban and Cemetery Road, Georgetown. According to information received, the incident occurred at about 19:30h.
Chase told news agencies that as he exited his vehicle, a lone gunman who was riding a motorcycle discharged several rounds and sped off the scene. At the time, Chase was reportedly visiting relatives.
He related that he could not see the shooter while adding that he did not notice anyone following him.
The Police have launched an investigation into the shooting incident. Guyana Times was told that several spent shells were extracted from the scene.
Back in 2020, a black Honda CRV owned by Chase, went up in flames while parked in the compound of the Public Service Ministry, located at Vlissengen Road and D’Urban Street, Georgetown.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage has since revealed that someone scaled the fence, after which the fire erupted. Chase had said that he usually parks his vehicle in the Ministry’s compound for security purposes since he lives in close proximity.
Reports indicate that the fire began at Chase’s vehicle and quickly spread to a minibus belonging to the Ministry, an employee’s motorbike and a car that is privately owned.
The security guard stationed at the location said that she noticed the fire and alerted Chase.