A mother and son duo was shot at by an unidentified gunman in Nittambuwa this afternoon.

The gunman, who had arrived on a motorcycle, had shot at the two at around 12. 55 pm and fled after the incident.

The mother, a 54-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son were rushed to the Nittambuwa Hospital, where a short while ago, the mother succumbed to her injuries.

The Nittambuwa Police are conducting investigations.