Shooting in Nittambuwa

 A 53-year-old woman died while her 26-year-old son was critically injured  following a shooting incident at Hakwadunna, Nittambuwa.

 This shooting occurred at around 12.55pm today (24), Police said .

Two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle had opened fire at them while they were traveling on a motorcycle before fleeing.

The mother and her son, who was riding the motorcycle, were rushed to the Wathupitiwala Hospital, however the former had succumbed to injuries , police said.

Her 26 year old son is still receiving treatment at the Wathupitiwala Hospital and is said to be in critical condition.

The motive behind the shooting has not been determined yet .