One killed, another injured in Mulleriyawa shooting

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One person was killed and another injured due to a shooting that took place at Meegahawatta in Mulleriyawa this morning.

Police Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nihal Thalduwa said that the deceased was a 42-year-old male while another 45-year-old male suffered gunshot injuries and was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment.

The shooting had been carried out by two suspects on a motorbike.

Investigations are ongoing to identify the suspects and the motive behind the shooting, the police spokesman added.

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