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VIDEO: Two dead, Corporal critical in SLAF Resort shooting
Aug 18, 201302:55 PM
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VIDEO: Two dead, Corporal critical in SLAF Resort shooting
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An airman and airwoman of the Air Force have died following the shooting at the reception of the Marble Beach SLAF Resort in Trincomalee today.

The Air Force Corporal who had shot himself after carrying out the shooting is in critical condition, SLAF said.

The Corporal had shot dead the airwoman, who is a receptionist at the resort, and another airman before turning the gun on himself.

The shooting is believed to have been carried out over a love affair, Air Force Media spokesman Air Commodore Andrew Wijesuriya said.

The Air Force Corporal who carried out the shooting then proceeded to turn the gun on himself and is in critical condition at the Trincomalee Hospital.


 

 

 

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