Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Police have arrested three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Boralesgamuwa. The incident occurred early Sunday when two men on a three-wheeler opened fire on a group of pedestrians on Malani Bulathsinhala Mawatha, leaving one person dead on the spot.

The victim had been walking home after attending a music concert when the attack took place. Police say the suspects had allegedly aided and abetted the crime. Acting on intelligence, officers from the Special Task Force carried out raids in Dehiwala and Ratmalana, apprehending the suspects, aged 19 and 20.

The arrested individuals have been handed over to the Western Province South Crimes Division for further investigation.

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