One person has died following a shooting in Borella reported last night near the Sahaspura housing complex.
The victim was identified as a 23-year-old resident of Akurupitiya Road in Kelaniya.
Police said the shooting occurred when five individuals were making preparations for a scheduled sports event near the housing complex.
Gunmen had reportedly arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle.
Police recovered 25 bullet casings from the scene while further investigations are underway. (Newswire)
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