A person has been killed in police gunfire in Marawila town, at around 9 pm last night (05), stated Ada Derana reporter.
When some officials had searched a group of persons in the area, one person had attacked an official using a sharp weapon.
The accompanying police officer had shot the attacker who sustained critical injuries in the shooting. He was then admitted to the Marawila hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Reportedly, the deceased is a 31-year-old male from the Mugunuwatawana area in Chilaw.
The attacked police office is also receiving treatment at the same hospital.
Marawila Police are conducting further investigation on the matter.
