Another shooting, over 25 killed this year

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A gunman shot dead one person and injured another at a party in Hirana, Panadura last night raising the death toll in shooting incidents this year.

A 35 year old person was killed in the incident.

But, residents said they believe the target was a different person who was also attending the party.

The gunman had fled on a motorcycle.

So far 26 persons have been killed and among them was SLPP political activist Dan Priyasad who was shot dead last week.

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