Man injured in Police shooting at Kiribathgoda

April 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM

A man was injured and hospitalized after Police opened fire at the Gala Junction in Kiribathgoda early this morning (11). 

The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. when Police on patrol approached a suspicious individual near a motorcycle. 

The suspect allegedly attempted to flee, prompting an officer to open fire. The injured man was admitted to Ragama Hospital, while investigations are ongoing. (Newswire)