Shooting incident in Hanwella injures 2

Shooting incident in Hanwella injures 2

September 15, 2019   09:55 pm

UPDATE (10:10 pm): One of the persons injured during the shoot out at the Embulgama Junction in Hanwella has succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 23-year-old male, according to the Police Media Spokesperson.


Two persons have been injured by gunfire at the Embulgama Junction in Hanwella, stated the Police Media Spokesperson.

Reportedly, a gang which had arrived on a van had opened fire near the junction, earlier this evening (15).

The two injured persons have been hospitalized for treatment.

Police have commenced further investigations into the matter.

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