Youth killed in shooting at Keselwatta in Colombo
Posted by Editor on July 30, 2023 - 4:50 pm
A 20-year-old person was killed in a shooting incident in the Martis Lane area of Keselwatta in Colombo this afternoon (July 30), Police said.
Two unidentified gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire with a T-56 rifle at the man who was staying on the roadside.
Youth had succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.
The victim was identified as a resident of Colombo 12.
Police have initiated investigations to apprehend the suspects involved in the murder.
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