A sixteen-year-old was injured and admitted to the Ragama Hospital after police officers opened fire on a three-wheeler driven by him which failed to heed orders to stop at a security checkpoint in Mahakade Junction in Kadawatha.
It is reported that group of police officers engaged in traffic duty near the Mahakade Junction signaled a three-wheeler passing through the area to stop this evening (31).
However, the three-wheeler failed to comply with the police order and continued to drive on.
It is reported that the police officers subsequently opened fire on the vehicle.
A minor who was driving the three-wheeler sustained injuries as a result of the shooting. Having been struck by two gunshots in the back, the minor—who is in serious condition—has been admitted to the Ragama Hospital for treatment.
The police stated that the injured person is a 16-year-old youth.
Kadawatha Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.
