Media Association Jamaica condemns ‘senseless’ killing of Gleaner journalist

The Media Association Jamaica has described as brazen and senseless the murder of Gleaner journalist Job Nelson.

The 53-year-old was fatally shot on Tuesday night while travelling along Spanish Town Road in Kingston after he allegedly stopped at the traffic light in the vicinity of St Andrew Technical High School.

Nelson reportedly crashed his vehicle into a utility pole while attempting to transport himself to hospital.

He was assisted by residents of the area to the nearby Kingston Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

In a statement, the association says it mourns the death of Nelson.

“The Jamaican public has lost a dedicated journalist whose passion was to educate and inform; a family is grieving the loss of a loved one.”

The association is calling for the authorities to swiftly investigate and bring to justice the perpetrators of this terrible crime.

“The country's leaders need to be more steadfast in devising and implementing adequate measures to restore peace in our communities. We yearn for a return to an environment where our citizens go about their business without fear for their safety.”

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