It is reported that a six-year-old child who was seriously injured in a shooting that took place near Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today (17) has died.
The police say that it is suspected that the shooting attack was aimed at the child’s father, and that he is a prime suspect in a criminal incident that took place in Kotahena area last year. Two unknown persons who came on a motorcycle shot the group traveling in a three-wheeler near the court and fled.