Triple Homicide in Minuwangoda, possible link to 2017 Kite Case

by Teena Marian 06-10-2022 | 9:17 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A triple homicide was reported from the Gamangedara area in Minuwangoda.

Police Spokesperson SSP & Attorney Nihal Thalduwa told News 1st that a 51-year-old man and his two sons 23-years-old, and 24-year-old were brutally gunned down on Thursday (6) morning.

He said that multiple shooters had visited their residence on a motorcycle, and a car and carried out the murder.

SSP Thalduwa said the three victims were recently released from prison following their incarceration over a separate murder case. It is reported that the murder is in connection to a kite dispute that dates back to 2017, however, these reports are yet to be verified by police.

Police suspect the shooting may have been the result of a personal dispute.

Further investigations are currently ongoing under the supervision of the SSP in charge of the Gampaha Districts.

Unconfirmed reports said that the shooters were impersonating law enforcement personnel, and T-56 assault rifles were used for the murder.