14-year-old boy shot dead in Weeraketiya

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A 14-year-old boy has been shot dead at Gajanayakagama in Weeraketiya, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

The boy was admitted to the Weeraketiya Hospital with serious injuries after being shot at during a family dispute last night.

He was later admitted to the Tangalle Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The have Police arrested three suspects in connection with the incident.

However, the man who shot the boy fled the area and investigations are underway to arrest him, the spokesman said.

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Gayan Monday, 20 September 2021 09:46 AM

Nowhere in the world we hear incidents like this. No wonder people migrate to USA.

vince Monday, 20 September 2021 05:03 PM

Are you on this planet in another universe? This kind of thing happens all over the world. Don't be a frog in the well. Come out and read news on the www.

kukula Monday, 20 September 2021 09:58 AM

Were they captured on CCTV cameras?

Thimothy joseph Monday, 20 September 2021 10:46 AM

What have they gained... One innocent life is lost and another will put behind bar for ever. This is what you guys are dam fighting for not being able to solve petty things????

Chris Monday, 20 September 2021 11:30 AM

Is there a way to conduct an aptitude test before releasing even officially licensed weapons? Shooting in the air, mid night prison visits, and now a real death by use of a gun. Rewards online transfered to a bank account for information on unlicensed gun tracing also might help detect.

Raj without pakse Monday, 20 September 2021 12:29 PM

Slowly and steadily we are reaching countries like Somalia How many Buddha's we need to enlighten us ??

vince Monday, 20 September 2021 05:05 PM

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N SENA Monday, 20 September 2021 12:40 PM

WHAT HAS THE POLICE MINISTER GOT TO SAY?

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