Colombo (News1st) – An individual was shot dead in Heneyaya, Mundalama this morning.

According to the police the victim has been identified as a 37-year-old resident of Mangalaeliya.

The suspect had been shot with a locally manufactured firearm following an argument between two groups.

The Police has arrested a 50-year-old suspect in connection to the shooting and has also recovered the alleged murder weapon.

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