Wanted murder suspect shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with Police STF
A 29-year-old suspect wanted over a murder in Homagama has been killed in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Minuwangoda early this morning (July 20).
According to Police, the STF team from Gonahena camp launched an operation to arrest a suspect following information at Horanpella in Minuwangoda.
At the time the officers attempted to arrest the suspect, he had opened fire at the STF with a T56 assault rifle.
The suspect was injured during return fire by the STF and had been admitted to the Minuwangoda Hospital where he succumbed to injuries.
The post Wanted murder suspect shot dead in Minuwangoda during shootout with Police STF appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.