Borella shooting : Police seek public assistance to arrest another suspect

June 12, 2023 at 12:09 PM

The Police have sought the assistance of the public to arrest another suspect wanted over the shooting incident reported near Leslie Ranagala Mawatha in Borella on May 20. 

A 53-year-old man was reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen near Leslie Ranagala Mawatha in Borella. 

Two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle had opened fire at another individual who also was travelling on a motorcycle and had fled the area following the shooting.

Investigations launched by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) found that the two identified suspects had fled from their place of residence. 

On May 30, the Police sought the assistance of the public to apprehend one wanted suspect.

The latest appeal comes in order to apprehend another suspect wanted over the incident. 

Those with information on the suspect have been requested to inform the Police via the hotlines 071- 8591733, 071- 8591735, or 071- 8596503. (NewsWire)