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Man Dies Following Shooting Incident at Galle Junction

TLDR

43-year-old shot dead at Dickson Junction, Galle.
Victim was money lender; business motive suspected.
Five police teams hunt suspects in red car.

A shooting occurred on the morning of May 12, 2026, around 7:30 AM, at Dickson Junction in Dangendara, Galle. According to police, an assailant arrived in a car, fired shots at an individual, and subsequently fled the scene. The victim, who sustained serious injuries, was admitted to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, the person later died from their injuries. Galle Police are conducting an investigation to apprehend the suspects and ascertain the motive behind the shooting.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 12 · 5:16 AM

A shooting incident at Dickson Junction in Galle has resulted in the death of a 43-year-old resident of Ahangama. The deceased, who was reportedly involved in businesses and money lending, was shot while leaving a rented house in Galle. The perpetrators are believed to have arrived in a red motor car. Five police teams have been deployed to apprehend the suspects, with investigations suggesting a business-related motive.

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