Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of social activist Dan Priyasad.
Meanwhile, it has been reported that six police teams have been deployed to investigate the incident.
Police suspect that the murder was carried out by a faction led by Kanjipane Imran, a member of an organized crime gang.
Dan Priyasad was shot on the upper floor of the Laksanda Sevana apartment complex in Wellampitiya last night.
According to the police, two individuals arrived on a motorcycle, fired several shots, and then fled the scene.
Initial investigations have revealed that the shooting occurred during a party.
The attackers used a pistol, and Dan Priyasad, who was critically injured, was admitted to Colombo National Hospital.
A hospital spokesperson stated that he sustained two gunshot wounds to the shoulder and two to the chest.
