Cambodia: Two Chinese nationals shot, one killed, in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Jan. 21

Event

Two Chinese nationals were shot near a casino in Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville, early Jan. 21. One victim died from the injures. The gunman fled from the scene; police have reported the suspected assailant has been arrested.

Context

Cambodia experiences an overall high threat of crime. Foreign nationals are sometimes targeted in armed robberies, but murders of tourists and expatriates are uncommon. Nevertheless, in recent years there has been a series of attacks involving foreigners operating in Sihanoukville. In nearly all the reported incidents, both the victims and the perpetrators are foreign - usually Chinese - nationals. Authorities say that these attacks are usually linked to business or personal disputes, often involving gambling debts.