One dead, another injured in Armour Street shooting

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A 42-year old man was killed and his wife was injured when two men arrived on a motorcycle opened fire at them at Messenger Street in Armour Street a short while ago.

Police said the gunmen had fired at the victims while they were travelling in a car.

The male victim, a resident of Dematagoda, succumbed to gunshot wounds after he was admitted to the National Hospital, Colombo. (DS)

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CAN THIS BE SOLVED ? Monday, 19 March 2018 02:42 PM

If they cannot find Lasanth's or Thajudeen's murderers can we expect these shootings to be solved. ?

Think Monday, 19 March 2018 09:28 PM

Yes it will be solved most probably. The only instance where a case goes unsolved or drags for long is when there is a politician behind the crime.

Scooby Doo Monday, 19 March 2018 03:15 PM

Here the life of the countrymen is under threat while those who in abroad protesting against UN.

DY Monday, 19 March 2018 09:55 PM

There was an interesting comment here but now you have chosen to remove it,I am sorry this is not Journalism.

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