A 28-year-old man was shot dead outside a house at Katubedda in Moratumulla last night, Police said.

They said the victim, Dileepa Padman, a resident of Katubedda was succumbed to the gunshot injuries after being admitted to the Panadura Hospital.

A 29-year-old suspect who is a resident of Dikwella was arrested in connection with the incident along with a locally made fire arm.

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