Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- 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.

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