A 55-year-old man who was injured in a shooting near a supermarket in Devundara, within the Gandara area, has succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Matara General Hospital.
The deceased has been identified as a fishmonger known as “Delight.” Police suspect that he was involved in drug trafficking activities.
According to the Gandara Police Division, two assailants who arrived in a car opened fire using two 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
