The Police suspect that the murder of a 19-year-old boy in Mount Lavinia today may be related to drug activities linked to his mother.
According to the Police, investigations have revealed that there were several cases at various courts against the victim’s mother in connection with drug peddling.
The Mount Lavinia Police have launched investigations to ascertain whether the murder was linked to drug activities and to identify and arrest the suspects involved.
Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at the teenager near the Beach Road junction in Mount Lavinia this morning and had fled the area.
The boy, who sustained serious injuries in the shooting, succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the Kalubowila Hospital. (Newswire)
