A 55-year-old man has been taken into custody following a shooting incident that occurred in Mahiyanganaya last evening, which left one person injured.
Police reports confirm that the victim, a 51-year-old local resident, sustained injuries during the altercation and is currently receiving treatment at the Mahiyanganaya Hospital.
Initial investigations suggest that the shooting was the result of a heated dispute between two groups, which escalated into violence. During the confrontation, one individual allegedly opened fire.
Authorities have seized a locally manufactured firearm believed to have been used in the attack. The suspect was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident.
Mahiyanganaya Police are continuing with further investigations to uncover more details surrounding the shooting.