Trincomalee shooting: Three, including alleged gunman, arrested

Newswire reports that a gunman fired at two men riding in the rear of a hired three-wheeler in Kappalthurai, Uppuveli, on the night of 2 November, while it was travelling towards Kappalthurai Junction. Newswire says one man died, the other was hurt, and the shooter escaped. Lankadeepa also reports that three people in a three-wheeler were shot and one died.

Newswire reports that Uppuveli Police and Special Task Force (STF) officers from the Matara camp began inquiries into the shooting. Lankadeepa says the STF announced the capture of the main suspect. Newsfirst and Ada Derana also report three arrests, while Hiru reports three people were taken into custody over the incident.

Newswire reports that the other two suspects had been arrested on 2 November with 32 grams and 800 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine. Newswire says inquiries carried out after detention orders were obtained later implicated those two in the killing. It reports that the three suspects are aged 24, 28 and 34 and come from Dikwella and Trincomalee.

Newswire reports that the alleged shooter was arrested in Dikwella on the night of 6 November, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, then transferred to Uppuvelli Police for further inquiries. Newswire also reports that he had served in the Sri Lanka Army before leaving through an authorized departure. Newsfirst reports that Uppuveli Police and the Matara STF carried out a joint operation. Newswire says Uppuveli Police are continuing the investigation.

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