A shooting incident on Kandawala Road in Ratmalana has resulted in one fatality, with two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle being sought by police.
A shooting incident in Ratmalana has left one person dead, according to reports from the area on Thursday afternoon. The victim, who was travelling in a three-wheeler near Kandawala Junction, was targeted by two gunmen arriving on a motorcycle, who subsequently fled the scene.
The injured person was transported to Kalubowila Teaching Hospital for emergency treatment. However, sources indicate the victim later succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting, though accounts of the initial severity of injuries vary between reports.
Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident and actively searching for the two suspects involved. At this stage, the identities of both the victim and the perpetrators remain unknown. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances or possible motive behind the shooting.
