2 killed in late night shooting in Sri Lanka

Unidentified gunman reported to have used motorcycle, assault rifle to kill two civilians in Colombo

By Riyaz ul Khaliq

ANKARA (AA) - An unidentified assailant opened fire on people in Sri Lanka on Sunday night, according to local media reports.

According to the Colombo-based Sunday Times, the late-night shooting happened near a Roman Catholic school in the Hanwella area, around 30 kilometers (17 miles) from the island nation's capital.

Two people died in the shooting, with the alleged gunman reportedly using a motorcycle and assault rifle in the attack the report said.

The victims have been identified as two men, one 43 and another 32 years..

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