Man killed in shooting inside his home in Homagama
June 21, 2023 07:28 am
A 46-year-old person has been shot dead at Niyandagala, Homagama.
The police said the victim was at his home last night (20) when a group of unidentified individuals had stormed in and carried out the shooting before fleeing.
The man, who sustained three critical gunshot wounds, was rushed to the Homagama Base Hospital where he had succumbed to injuries shortly after.
The deceased is a former army soldier named Chamila Sanjeewa Perera, who was residing in Niyandagala in Homagama.
Reportedly, three unidentified gunmen wielding T-56 firearms, who arrived in a van and on a motorcycle, had opened fire at the victim at around 9.15 p.m. when he stepped out of the house to answer a phone call amidst a party hosted at his place.
According to the police, a long-drawn-out dispute between the former army soldier and an underworld figure “Handaya” is believed to be the motive behind the murder.
Homagama Police are conducting further investigations to apprehend the suspects involved.
The remains of the deceased are placed at the mortuary of Homagama Base Hospital at the moment.
