Youth killed in last night’s shooting in Borella
August 8, 2025 06:31 am
An individual has died in a shooting that occurred last night (07) near the Sahaspura Sirisara Housing Complex in Borella, police stated.
The shooting was carried out by two unidentified individuals who arrived on a motorcycle around 8:40 p.m. yesterday, targeting a group of youth.
The suspects used a T-56 firearm in the attack, and according to police, the shooters have fled the scene.
The deceased has been identified by police as a 23-year-old resident of Kelaniya.
Meanwhile, four others aged 21, 22, and 23, who are residents of Colombo 09, are currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.
