Colombo (News 1st) – An individual sustained injuries this morning following a shooting in the Weliwathugoda area in Balapitiya.

According to the Police, the shooting took place at around 6.05 am. The victim had been shot while he was at his residence.

The 36-year-old victim who suffered serious injuries has been admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital.

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