The individual who was critically injured in the shooting incident earlier today (14) in the Wadiyamankada area of Kalutara North has succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to Kalutara Teaching Hospital.
A shooting incident was reported in the Wadiyamankada area, within the Kalutara North Police Division, this evening.
An unidentified gunman opened fire on an individual on the road near the No. 01 railway station in Wadiyamankada.
The victim, a 32-year-old resident of the Wadiyamankada area, sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Nagoda Hospital for treatment.
The incident occurred at around 7:50 p.m. today (14) near a small food shop, police said.
Hospital sources indicate that the victim was in critical condition and was being treated in the ICU. However, he had succumbed to injuries shortly after.
Police investigations have revealed that a pistol was used in carrying out the shooting.
Kalutara North Police are currently conducting further investigations into the incident.
