COLOMBO (News 1st); A three-wheeler driver was shot dead Thursday (17) afternoon in a brazen shooting incident beneath the Dematagoda Black Bridge, police said.
Police Spokesman F.U. Wootler stated that the victim was a 50-year-old resident of Udugama, Galle.
According to police, the killing was carried out using a pistol.
Investigators suspect that the gunman may have been travelling in the rear seat of the three-wheeler before opening fire on the victim.
The victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene following the shooting.
Preliminary inquiries have also revealed that the deceased had previously served in the Sri Lanka Army.
Further investigations are being conducted by the police.
