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.
