Youth killed by gunfire in Keselwatte

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Colombo (LNW): A 20-year-old youth was killed by gunfire in Martis Lane at Keselwatte area this (30) afternoon, Police said.

Two gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire with a T-56 rifle at the victim who was staying on the roadside, according to Police.

The victim, 20 and a resident of Colombo 12, was pronounced dead upon being admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.

Police are conducting investigation into the incident.

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