A 74-year-old man was fatally shot at his residence in Boralesgamuwa on Friday night in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity, with investigators suspecting underworld involvement.
Police investigating a fatal shooting in Boralesgamuwa on Friday night have determined that a 74-year-old man was killed in an apparent case of mistaken identity. According to police findings, the intended target was the victim's son, who worked as a collector or cashier for an associate identified as "Kos Malli." The deceased has been identified as Sunil Fernando, a man who had been suffering from paralysis.
Police suspect the shooting was orchestrated by an underworld figure known as "Dehiwala Sando," described as a member of an underworld gang. Two unidentified gunmen arrived at a residence on Malini Bulathsinhala Mawatha on a motorcycle and opened fire using a pistol before fleeing the scene. According to investigators, the gunmen missed their intended target and fired shots that struck Fernando instead.
Boralesgamuwa Police continue to investigate the incident and have indicated they are conducting special operations to identify and apprehend the suspects involved. The identities of the two assailants remain unknown.