A shooting incident in Mount Lavinia on Thursday evening has resulted in a fatality, with the victim succumbing to injuries at hospital hours after the attack.
A man from Ragama was shot and killed in a residential area of Mount Lavinia on Thursday night. According to police, the shooting occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. at a residence on Huludagoda Road. The victim was initially transported to Kalubowila Hospital with serious injuries but died while receiving treatment.
Police stated that an unidentified gunman carried out the attack. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances of the incident or the identity of the shooter. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
