Man shot at in Athurugiriya

19 March 2018 06:04 pm

A 44-year-old man, who was travelling on a motorbike, was shot at in Galwarusawa, Athurugiriya a short while ago, police said.

The victim was admitted to the Oruwala Hospital and was pronounced dead while undergoing treatments.

The victim has been identified as Nimalsiri Thalagala, a resident in Puwakgahadeniya, Korathota, Kaduwela.

They said the gunmen had fled the scene after the incident.

The Athurugiriya Police is conducting further investigations. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)