A shooting incident has been reported a short while ago in the Kumarakanda area in Hikkaduwa, Police said.
According to reports, a man and a woman have sustained injuries after being shot at by an unidentified gunman who arrived on a motorcycle.
The shooting had taken place while the victims were standing in front of a shop in the area.
Police said the injured individuals have been admitted to the hospital for treatment, while further investigations are underway. (Newswire)