The death toll in the shooting incident at Pitigala in Elpitiya increased to two as another victim in the shooting has succumbed to injuries.
The deceased were identified as Sasith Madhushanka, 32, from Karandeniya and Kavishka Anjana, 28 from Thalgaswewa.
The first victim, Sasith Madhushanka was killed on the spot after two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire near a shop in Guruwala area in Pitigala police division.
The second victim was rushed to the Gallinda Regional Hospital with three others including 2 women who were also wounded in the gunfire. However, he was later transferred to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital where he succumbed to injuries early this morning while receiving treatment.
The suspects are believed to have used a T-56 assault rifle in the shooting, according to police.
Pitigala Police is investigating the incident further.
