Number of shootings in 2025 increases to 76

Number of shootings in 2025 increases to 76

August 3, 2025   01:59 pm

The number of shooting incidents reported across the country in 2025 has risen to 76.

This includes the shooting incident reported in Kapugoda, Matara this morning.

A 48-year-old individual sustained injuries in the incident.

Shootings in 2025 have resulted in the deaths of 41 individuals, while 43 others have also sustained injuries, police stated.

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