A man and a woman were injured in a shooting near an apartment complex on 6th Lane, Kollupitiya, early on September 4, according to Police-attributed reports.
The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 AM.
Initial Police information indicated that shots were fired from an upper level of the apartment complex towards two people who were outside.
The injured individuals were admitted to hospital for treatment.
They were subsequently identified in Police-attributed reporting as a 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman.
Police later arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting.
Investigators have indicated that the incident is believed to have arisen from a private dispute.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The arrest of a suspect does not establish criminal guilt, which can only be determined through the appropriate legal process.
Details concerning the precise circumstances and motive should therefore be treated as preliminary unless formally established during the investigation or subsequent court proceedings.