INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
incident occurred at around 7.00 p.m
yesterday (18), when the suspect reportedly approached the church gate, surveyed the premises, and then returned to the road before firing a
shot and fleeing the scene.No injuries were reported in the shooting, although a window of the church was damaged
Police have recovered a locally-manufactured firearm believed to have been used in the incident.Following investigations based on received
investigations suggest the shooting was motivated by a personal dispute with the pastor of the church, according to police.Further
investigations are being carried out by Manampitiya Police.
