Woman shot by suspects robbing store at Meegoda Economic Centre

February 12, 2024 at 10:15 AM

A 23-year-old woman has been injured after being shot by two unidentified gunmen who had attempted to burgle a shop at the Meegoda Economic Centre early this morning.

The Police said the suspects had arrived on a motorcycle and shot the woman who was working as a cashier at the store.

After shooting the woman, the suspects had taken all the money from the store and fled the area.

The injured woman, a resident of Meegoda, has been admitted to the Homagama Hospital for treatment.

The Meegoda Hospital has launched investigations to arrest the suspects. (NewsWire)