Two journalists found themselves in the midst of a newsworthy incident when they were robbed at gunpoint while covering a series of armed robberies in Chicago. The incident occurred at around 5 a.m. on North Milwaukee Avenue in the West Town area, as reported by the Chicago police.
The victims, a reporter and photographer from Univision Chicago, were approached by three men wearing ski masks and armed with guns, according to the Chicago Sun Times. The perpetrators demanded money, stole a camera, two equipment bags, and a personal backpack from the journalists, before making their getaway in separate vehicles.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the authorities have yet to make any arrests. The journalists were filming a story about the rise of robberies in the West Town community for the morning news. However, the recorded footage could not be aired as the stolen camera held the evidence.
Luis Godinez, the vice president of news at Univision Chicago, expressed that they chose not to focus on the incident involving their own news crew, as there were other robberies during that same period. The station covered the robberies on their evening newscast, making sure not to divert the spotlight to their own team.
According to CBS 2 Chicago, a total of seven robberies and two carjackings occurred in the city between Sunday night and Monday morning. This incident marked the second robbery of a news crew in Chicago this month.
Raza Siddiqui, the president of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Local 41, voiced concerns regarding the safety of media professionals on the job. The union is actively looking for solutions to ensure the security of its members. In response, some union-affiliated news stations have already implemented new safety measures, such as providing security to certain crews.
It is imperative that journalists are able to work safely and without fear, as they play a crucial role in keeping the public informed. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks reporters face while reporting on stories that impact local communities.
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