Suspect arrested over Karandugala shooting which killed one, injured two

Suspect arrested over Karandugala shooting which killed one, injured two

January 25, 2020   07:59 pm

A suspect has been arrested over the shooting incident in Karandugala area which killed one woman and injured two others.
 
A woman was shot dead at around 8.30 pm on Thursday (23). Two other persons who sustained gunshot wounds were admitted to the Bibila Hospital.
 
It was reported that a heated family dispute had led to the shooting.
 
Following the incident, officers of Bibila and Karandugala police stations had launched investigations to apprehend the perpetrators.
 
Accordingly, the police officers arrested a 57-year-old suspect, who is also a resident in Karandugala area.
 
A locally-manufactured firearm and a round of live ammunition have been seized from the suspect.
 
He was produced before Bibila Magistrate’s Court today (25).

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