Moratuwa Businessman Killed in Suspected Gang-Related Shooting

COLOMBO(News 1st): Police suspect that the fatal shooting of a businessman in the Soysapura area of Moratuwa is the result of a clash between organized crime gangs.

Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler, stated that investigations have been launched to arrest the suspects involved in the incident.

The victim of the shooting that took place last night was a 49-year-old hotel owner. Police said a group that arrived in a car carried out the shooting inside the hotel premises using a T-56 assault rifle.

The critically injured businessman passed away after being admitted to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital. Police further mentioned that a shooting had also taken place at the same hotel back in 2020.