One person dies in gunfire in Matara
October 22, 2018 11:47 am
One person has died in a gunfire that took place at around 9.25 am this morning (22) on the Hulan Kanda-Dampahala road near Urubokka area, Matara.
The victim, who sustained critical injuries in the incident, has passed away on admittance to the Heegoda Rural Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as a 44-year-old named E.S. Chaminda Dayarathne, residing in Akuressa Watta in Walasmulla. He was employed at the Pasgoda Divisional Secretariat.
Reportedly, the suspects had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at the victim who had been riding a motorcycle.
Urubokka Police is conducting further investigations regarding the incident.
