Colombo (News 1st): One person died in a shooting that occurred at a house in Kendaliyadapaluwa, Ragama. Police said that the shooting occurred around 8 pm last night (January 1).

An individual who arrived in a motorcycle had allegedly shot the victim, who worked as a van driver. The identity of both parties has not been revealed, Police officials have stated that further investigations will be continued.

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