Shooting incident in Elpitiya claims another life

One person has been shot dead at a hair salon located in the area of Uragasmandhandiya in Elpitiya at around 6.45 p.m. this evening (Aug 24).

According to reports, two individuals who visited the hair salon in question had opened fire, killing the 30-year-old owner of the establishment.

Uragasmanhandiya Police have initiated investigations into the shooting.

This is the third shooting incident reported in the country today.

Earlier today, the owner of a shop selling building materials was killed after two men on a motorcycle opened fire at him at Kurusa Handiya in Batapotha, Gampaha.

Meanwhile, another person was gunned down and wounded in Katuwila, Ahungalla by two unidentified men who arrived on a motorcycle. The shooting victim is currently receiving treatment at the Balapitiya Base Hospital, the police said further.