Man shot dead by motorcycle gunmen in Ambalangoda
Posted by Editor on February 28, 2023 - 10:45 am
A 42-year-old man who was travelling on a motorcycle was shot dead in Kuligoda, Ambalangoda at around 09:15 AM this morning (February 28).
Police suspect that the shooters may have used a motorcycle for their getaway.
The injured man was admitted to the Ambalangoda Hospital where he died shortly after.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a T56 Assault Rifle had been used to carry out the shooting.

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