A fruit stall owner was shot dead by an identified gunman at Meetiyagoda juction yesterday, police said.
The man who had come on a motorcycle, had fled after firing several shots at the fruit stall owner who was inside his shop.
The man who was admitted to Batapola hospital, succumbed to the injuries later.
The deceased was identified as Hikkaduwa Palliya Guruge Wipul Priyantha, 46, of Mahawatta, Meetiyagoda.
Investigations are continuing.