A couple was hospitalised after they were shot by a gunman in Wanaluwawa - North in the Dompe Police Division on Saturday.
According to the Police Media Spokesperson's Office, the gunman had opened fire at the couple over a dispute between the two parties. The suspect had fled the scene.
The victims were rushed to the Dompe Government Hospital with the help of neighbours. The victims were identified as a newlywed couple aged 23.
They are residents of Waanaluwawa-North, Wanaluwawa. Preliminary police investigations revealed the identity of the suspect.
A special investigation has been launched by the Dompe Police under the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge to arrest the suspect.
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