Police officer injured in Katunayake shooting

A police officer sustained serious injuries after a suspect grabbed the service weapon and opened fire during a violent scuffle at Dawamottawa in Katunayake.

The incident occurred during an operation to arrest the suspect today.

Reports indicated that the shooting took place this afternoon.

The suspect who fired the shots fled the area, taking the police weapon with him.

The Katunayake Police and several special police teams are condducting widespread investigations to arrest the escaped suspect and recover the stolen firearm.