World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Three-wheeler driver shot dead in Dematagoda incident
A trishaw operator has died following a shooting incident in the Dematagoda area of Colombo. The victim was attacked while operating his vehicle on Tuesday evening.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
A three-wheeler driver was fatally shot in Dematagoda on Tuesday evening, succumbing to injuries sustained in the attack. The incident occurred near the Kalu Palama locality, with the victim transported to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police said the driver was operating his trishaw when he came under gunfire. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with investigators yet to establish a motive for the attack.
The victim's identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, with police gathering details from witnesses and examining the scene.
The shooting marks another violent incident in the Colombo metropolitan area. Police are appealing for information from the public that may assist in their investigation.