A 36-year-old woman was reported dead after being shot in the Mirishena fishing village in Medirigiriya last night (15).
The Police stated that the woman had succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the Medirigiriya Hospital.
Investigations have revealed that the woman had been shot while returning from her mother’s residence located behind her house.
Preliminary investigations have indicated that the suspect had been hiding near the victim’s house and had fled the area following the shooting.
The Police suspect that the shooting may be linked to a brawl between the victim and her paramour.
The Medirigiriya Police have launched an investigation to apprehend the suspect. (NewsWire)
