Two killed in Baddegama shooting
By Norman Palihawadane Two people were killed when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a three-wheeler in the Halpathota area of Baddegama, yesterday morning, police said. The three-wheeler was travelling from Baddegama towards Ambalangoda when a car, carrying the gunmen, reportedly blocked its path and one of the assailants opened fire with a T-56 rifle. The […]
Two people were killed in a shooting that occurred in Baddegama yesterday morning, according to police reports. The victims, who were residents of Ambalangoda, were traveling in a three-wheeler when they were ambushed by unidentified gunmen. The gunmen, who were reportedly in a car, blocked the vehicle's path on the road from Baddegama to Ambalangoda and opened fire with a T-56 rifle.
The driver of the three-wheeler was killed instantly, while two women inside sustained serious injuries. Tragically, one of the injured women succumbed to her wounds after being admitted to Baddegama Hospital. The surviving woman was transferred to Galle National Hospital and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit. Police stated that the deceased woman was pregnant.
The gunmen reportedly fled the scene after the attack. CCTV footage has reportedly captured the incident, showing the gunman exiting the car and firing upon the moving three-wheeler. Police have deployed two teams to investigate the incident and apprehend those responsible.
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