14-year-old shot dead: 03 suspects arrested
Posted by Editor on September 20, 2021 - 9:13 am
A 14-year-old teenager was killed in a shooting incident at the Gajanayakagama area in Weeraketiya, last night (September 19).
The shooting had taken place at around 10.00 pm when a family conflict had escalated.
The Police Media Spokesman stated that the suspect involved in the shooting incident has fled the area.
It has been revealed that the shooting was carried out by a relative.
It is reported that three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident.
The police have launched a special operation to find the suspect.

Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Colombo hit by 12-hour water cut today for emergency maintenance May 25, 2025
- New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters arrives in Sri Lanka May 25, 2025
- Duminda Dissanayake remanded until May 29 over gold-plated T56 firearm May 24, 2025
- Sri Lanka probing use of Rs. 22 Trillion obtained through loans May 24, 2025
- Sri Lankan PM assures no land will be taken from people in North and East May 24, 2025