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Police arrest suspect in Ahungalla shooting that wounded elderly resident
Authorities have apprehended a 26-year-old man in connection with a shooting incident in the Galwehera area of Ahungalla that left a 74-year-old resident injured. The arrest was made by the Galle District Crime Division following the incident on October 4.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Police have taken a 26-year-old suspect into custody in relation to a shooting that occurred in the Galwehera locality within the Ahungalla Police Division on October 4. The Galle District Crime Division conducted the arrest as part of their ongoing investigation into the incident.
A 74-year-old resident of Galwehera was injured during the shooting. Details regarding the nature and extent of the victim's injuries were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
The arrest marks a significant development in the case, though police have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Further investigations are expected to clarify the motive and details of the incident.
The case remains under investigation by the Galle District Crime Division, with authorities expected to produce the suspect before a magistrate for formal charges and bail proceedings.