Two Suspects Arrested in Jinthupitiya Shooting

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Two suspects were arrested in connection with a shooting in Jinthupitiya that left one person dead and four others injured.

Police said the driver of the three-wheeler used by the shooter to flee, along with a female accomplice who assisted him, were taken into custody. 

A 7-day detention order is to be sought for both suspects.

The arrests were carried out by officers from the Colombo North Crimes Investigation Division. 

Authorities also seized drugs during the arrests: one suspect had 6 g and 540 mg of ICE, while the other had 3 g and 100 mg of ICE.

The suspects are residents of Sedawatta and Weheragodella.