COLOMBO (News 1st); A 14-year-old boy had died following a shooting in Weeraketiya.

Police Spokesperson SSP Attorney-at-Law Nihal Thalduwa told News 1st said that the shooting took place due to a dispute between two factions.

Three people have been arrested over the incident.

However, investigations are underway to arrest the shooter.

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