An unidentified gunman had opened fire killing one person in the Pallemulla area in the Panadura North Police area last morning.
The incident happened when two individuals who came on a motorbike wearing full-face helmets shot at a three-wheeler plying towards Panadura around 10 a.m. One of the passengers in the three-wheeler had sustained critical injuries and succumbed to his injuries after admission to the Panadura Base Hospital for treatment.
Following the incident, the Police have deployed a special team to ensure security in the area. Panadura North Police are conducting investigations.
No arrests have been made yet.