One arrested for Kotahena shooting

27 April 2018 09:30 am

A suspect connected to the Kotahena shooting incident was taken into custody yesterday by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD).

The shooting which occurred on March 8 at Hettiyawata, Kotahena killed one and injured two others.

The suspect identified as Hewa Pedige Sisira (40) was arrested for aiding and abetting the suspects of the shooting and hiding evidence.

The motorcycle which was used in the crime was also discovered at the suspect’s residence in Kotahena.  

The suspect will be produced before the Hulftsdorp Magistrate Court today. The CCD is conducting further investigations. (Thilanka Kanakarathna)