One person has died following a shooting in Borella reported last night near the Sahaspura housing complex.

The victim was identified as a 23-year-old resident of Akurupitiya Road in Kelaniya.

Four others aged 21, 22 and 23 were also injured in the incident and are currently receiving treatment at hospital. Police said the injured were residents of Colombo.

Police said the shooting occurred when five individuals were making preparations for a scheduled sports event near the housing complex.

Gunmen had reportedly arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle.

Police recovered 25 bullet casings from the scene while further investigations are underway. (Newswire)

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