The main suspect, in connection with the shooting incident that took place in Kalutara North police division, has been apprehended along with a firearm.
Kalutara North police had arrested this morning. .
Tuesday, two unidentified individuals, who had arrived in a car, had opened fire at another person in front of a restaurant and fled the scene afterwards.
The injured person was subsequently admitted to the Nagoda General Hospital in Kalutara.
He was identified as a 57-year-old named Dombagaha Pathiranage Patrick Peiris, who had been residing in the same area.
Police to conduct further investigations.