Police have launched investigations into the shooting of a girl. It is alleged that the shooting was carried out by a Navy personnel in Wewahamanduwa, Matara.

Police Media Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunesekera said that the Navy sailor had shot himself after shooting the girl in question.

The deceased Navy sailor was from the Tangalle Navy Camp.

The Police Media Spokesperson added the girl was allegedly shot at by the Navy soldier, while she was asleep at her residence.

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