July 01, Colombo (LNW): A fatal shooting took place late last night along Andana Road in Kahawatta, claiming the life of a young man and leaving another seriously injured.
The incident unfolded under murky circumstances, with authorities confirming that an unknown group of assailants arrived at the scene and opened fire before fleeing the area.
The deceased, a 22-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene, whilst a 27-year-old man who sustained gunshot wounds was rushed to Kahawatta Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.
Police have launched a full investigation. At this stage, no arrests have been made, and the identity or motive of the attackers remains unclear.
