Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- A person was shot near a supermarket in Dondra and later succumbed to their injuries, police said.

The incident occurred within the Gandara Police Division. According to police, the victim, a local fishmonger, was targeted by individuals who arrived at the scene in a car. After carrying out the shooting, the suspects fled in the same vehicle.

The injured person was admitted to Matara Hospital for treatment but later died from the injuries sustained.

Police have launched further investigations into the incident.

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