COLOMBO (News 1st) – An individual was gunned down in Wadigala along the Kataragama road in Tangalle.

Police Media spokesperson Ruwan Gunasekara said two unidentified gunmen had fled following the shooting. The victim had succumbed to injuries after being hospitalized at the Tangalle hospital.

According to the Police Media spokesperson, the deceased was an owner of a vehicle service station in the area.

Investigations into the murder are currently underway.

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