Woman Injured in Meegoda Economic Center Shooting as Armed Robbers Target Cash Register

Date:

February 12, Colombo (LNW): In a distressing incident this morning at the Meegoda Economic Center, a 23-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting carried out by an assailant on a motorcycle, as confirmed by Sri Lankan police.

Although specific details are limited, authorities have verified that the assailants, both clad in full-faced helmets, arrived on a motorbike and infiltrated the premises. Disturbing footage from the CCTV cameras, obtained by News 1st, reveals that one of the individuals brandished a firearm, threatening the young woman and another person, while the accomplice emptied the cash register.

The victim, employed as a cashier at a shop within the economic center, was promptly taken to Homagama Hospital for necessary medical attention.

Share post:

spot_imgspot_img

Popular

More like this
Related

IDAG Marks Milestone in Democratic Capacity Building with Certificate Awarding Ceremony

Rashika Hennayake January 29, Colombo (LNW): The Institute of Democracy...

Colombo Hosts Vibrant Curtain-Raiser for 2026 Chinese New Year Celebrations

Colombo Hosts Vibrant Curtain-Raiser for 2026 Chinese New Year Celebrations

Ground frost expected in Nuwara Eliya: Misty conditions expected elsewhere (Jan 29)

Ground frost expected in Nuwara Eliya: Misty conditions expected elsewhere (Jan 29)

Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake Remanded Until February 11

Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake was remanded...