Number of shootings in 2025 increases to 76
August 3, 2025 01:59 pm
The number of shooting incidents reported across the country in 2025 has risen to 76.
This includes the shooting incident reported in Kapugoda, Matara this morning.
A 48-year-old individual sustained injuries in the incident.
Shootings in 2025 have resulted in the deaths of 41 individuals, while 43 others have also sustained injuries, police stated.
