Wanted murder suspect shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with Police STF
Posted by Editor on July 20, 2023 - 8:04 am
A 29-year-old suspect wanted over a murder in Homagama has been killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Minuwangoda early this morning (July 20).
According to Police, the STF team from Gonahena camp launched an operation to arrest a suspect following information at Horanpella in Minuwangoda.
At the time the officers attempted to arrest the suspect, he had opened fire at the STF with a T56 assault rifle.
The suspect was injured during return fire by the STF and had been admitted to the Minuwangoda Hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Lanka Ashok Leyland donates vehicles worth Rs. 65 Million to support Sri Lanka’s disaster response December 6, 2025
- Sri Lanka President orders unified drive to speed up disaster recovery December 6, 2025
- Sri Lanka extends income tax return deadline due to Cyclone Ditwah December 6, 2025
- CBSL announces relief measures for people and businesses hit by cyclone and floods December 6, 2025
- German Defence Attaché calls on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary December 5, 2025
