15 October 2024 07:59 pm Views - 1616
A 53-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Ruwanwella area of Matara this evening (15), according to police.
The victim, was travelling in a three-wheeler when he was targeted by an assailant who arrived in a car.
The police spokesman’s office confirmed that the shooter used a pistol to carry out the attack, opening fire on the victim before fleeing the scene.
Further investigations are underway.