Srilanka, May 5 -- A 19-year-old youth was shot dead in a gun attack on Beach Road, Mount Lavinia, this morning, police said.

According to police, two unidentified assailants arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire on the victim, and fled the scene.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Dehiwala.

Mount Lavinia Police are conducting further investigations.

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