A man has died after being shot in the Akkara 20 area of Mirigama, police said.
According to reports, the shooting occurred when a security guard opened fire on an individual who had allegedly trespassed into a private durian estate with the intention of stealing fruit.
The injured individual was initially rushed to the Mirigama Hospital with critical injuries but later succumbed to his wounds.
Police investigations are underway. (Newswire)