The Crimes Investigation Unit of the Mount Lavinia Division has arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old youth at the Sylvester Road–Galle Road junction in Mount Lavinia on May 5.
Police said the suspects, aged 21 and 32, residents of Mount Lavinia and Dehiwala, had allegedly monitored the victim and provided information via social media to those who carried out the shooting.
Investigations have revealed that the suspects supported the assailants by tracking the target and relaying real-time updates. (Newswire)