A businessman was killed after unidentified gunmen on motorcycles opened fire at him in Ranabima Mawatha in Mulleriyawa North.
The shooting had taken place around 7:40 p.m. yesterday, by three suspects who arrived on two motorcycles , who lad later fled the scene, said the police.
Wasana Suranga, a 38-year-old businessman from the area was rushed to the Mulleriyawa Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead on admission.
Police said that the businessman was reversing his vehicle into the garage of his home when one of the three suspects had opened fire at him and fled.
Further investigations are being conducted.