Colombo (News 1st); One person was killed in a shooting incident in Pallemulla, Panadura North on Monday (25) morning, said Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana.

Video obtained by News 1st showed two men in full-face helmets fleeing the scene after carrying out the shooting in broad daylight in Panadura. The weapon believed to be used to commit the crime can also be seen in the possession of the pillion rider.

Two unidentified gunmen in a motorcycle had opened fire at two people traveling in a three-wheeler towards Panadura.

The Panadura North Police is conducting further investigations,

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