One dead, another injured in two shooting incidents

One dead, another injured in two shooting incidents

August 24, 2022   01:34 pm

A businessman has been killed in a shooting incident at Kurusa Handiya in Batapotha, Gampaha today (Aug 24).

Two unidentified men who arrived on a motorcycle had opened fire at the victim, according to the police.

The deceased is reportedly the owner of a shop selling building materials.


UPDATE [1.53 PM]: In the meantime, another person was gunned down and wounded this afternoon by two men on a motorcycle.

The incident was reported in the area of Katuwila, Ahungalla.

The shooting victim is currently receiving treatment at the Balapitiya Base Hospital, the police said further.

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