Police Launch Investigation Into Kosgama Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Three police teams have been deployed to investigate a shooting incident that occurred this morning in the Kosgama Suduwella area.

Three individuals, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured in the attack.

According to police, they were travelling in a three-wheeler when two men on a motorcycle opened fire and fled the scene.

The injured— a 12-year-old girl, her 30-year-old mother, and a 44-year-old man— were seated in the back of the three-wheeler at the time of the shooting. 

They are currently receiving treatment at the Avissawella district general hospital.

The motive for the shooting and the identity of the suspects remain unknown.