The shooting reportedly took place in the parking lot of a supermarket in Akuregoda. The victims — a man and a woman — were inside a car at the time of the incident and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police suspect that a T56 firearm was used in the shooting. However, no further details about the identities of the victims have been released so far.
Thalangama Police have launched investigations to determine the suspects involved and the motive behind the shooting.