A woman was killed in a targeted shooting in the Ulhitiyawa area of Middeniya, with police suggesting the attack may be connected to disputes involving organized crime groups.
A fatal shooting in the Ulhitiyawa area of Middeniya has left authorities investigating a possible connection to criminal underworld rivalries. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. when the victim sustained fatal injuries after being shot by unidentified assailants.
According to police accounts, two individuals arrived at the scene on a motorcycle and fired multiple shots using a pistol before departing the location. The victim has been identified as the mother of a detained individual known as "Bako Saman" or "Backhoe Saman," who is currently incarcerated at Boossa High Security Prison.
Investigating officers have indicated that the targeted nature of the attack may suggest involvement in disputes between rival criminal organizations. However, the motive remains under investigation, and authorities have not confirmed details about the assailants' identities or specific circumstances surrounding the incident. The shooting marks another incident in an apparent pattern of violence that authorities associate with organized criminal activity in the region.
