Police seek public help to apprehend Akuregoda shooting suspect

February 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM


Police have released AI-generated images of a suspect in the Akuregoda lawyer couple shooting, appealing for public assistance to apprehend the individual.

The Western Province Southern Crime Division is investigating the 13 February killing of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area.

Authorities said the suspect is a 44-year-old, about 5’5”, with a facial scar, and urged anyone with information to contact the police at 071-8598008, 071-8591641, or 071-8592279.