Police hunt gunman after fatal shooting in Gampaha

• The motive behind the shooting remains unclear 
• Victim was targeted by an assailant riding a separate motorcycle

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya

Several police teams have been deployed to arrest a gunman who shot and killed a 39-year-old man travelling on a motorcycle in Gampaha last night.

Police said the victim, a resident of Makevita, was targeted by an assailant riding a separate motorcycle.

The injured man was rushed to Gampaha Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, though authorities suspect a pistol-type firearm was used in the shooting.

The body of the deceased has been taken to Gampaha Hospital for post-mortem, and the Gampaha Police are continuing their investigation to identify and arrest those responsible for the crime.