Two persons shot dead in Wattala

Two persons shot dead in Wattala

January 13, 2019   04:16 pm

Two persons have been killed in a shooting that took place at around 3.30 pm today (13) near the Aiyyan Sapirimale Kovil in the Hekitta road in Wattala.

Reportedly, unidentified persons who had arrived on a car had fired shots before fleeing the scene.

The two deceased persons had been traveling on a car when the incident occurred, stated the Police Media Spokesperson. 

A female had also been present inside the vehicle when the shooting took place; however, she has not been harmed, said police.

Wattala Police is conducting further investigations on the matter.

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