COLOMBO (News 1st) – Three police teams have been deployed to investigate the incident where a person was shot dead in Depanama, Pannipitiya. The police said that statements are currently being recorded from several persons.

A 35-year-old died in the shooting that occurred at midnight yesterday (February 22). The deceased has been identified as a resident of Kotahena.

The body currently lies in the Kalubowila teaching hospital following the magisterial inquiry. The police also discovered two empty shells at the place where the shooting occurred.

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