Shooting in Weligama injures one

Shooting in Weligama injures one

January 21, 2019   02:02 pm

A person has been injured following a shooting incident at Polwatta area in Weligama-Matara, stated Police.

The injured person has been admitted to Matara General Hospital for treatment.

The shooting victim had been riding a motorcycle when two unidentified persons had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at him.

The injured person is identified to be a 38-year-old from Weligama area.

Weligama Police is conducting investigations into the matter.

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