Police have confirmed that the individual who was critically injured in a shooting incident in the Jinthupitiya area of Colombo last night (16) has died after being admitted to the National Hospital of Colombo.
The deceased has been identified as a 44-year-old man, police said.
In the same incident, a three-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy sustained injuries and were admitted to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo for treatment.
The shooting reportedly occurred at a location known as 125 Watta in Jinthupitiya. According to police, a group of individuals arrived at the scene in a three-wheeler, opened fire, and fled the area.
Police said investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the shooting.