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Arrest made in Boralesgamuwa murder investigation
Police have arrested a suspect accused of aiding and abetting the fatal shooting of a 74-year-old man in Boralesgamuwa last month. The arrest was made by the Homagama Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.
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The suspect was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon by officers from the Homagama Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau in connection with the killing that occurred on Malani Bulathsinhala Mawatha in Boralesgamuwa on the 4th of last month.
According to police records, two unidentified individuals arrived at the victim's residence on a motorcycle and opened fire on the 74-year-old man. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the motive for the shooting remain under investigation.
Authorities have charged the arrested suspect with abetting and aiding in the commission of the homicide. Investigators are continuing their inquiries to identify the other individuals believed to have been involved in the incident.
The case is being handled by the Homagama divisional crime unit as part of ongoing efforts to address violent crime in the Colombo suburbs. Police have not disclosed further details about the suspect or additional leads being pursued.