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Investigations continue after teenager found shot dead in car park

An 18-year-old man found dead in a pub car park had suffered a single gunshot wound to the head, a post-mortem examination has revealed. Four men have been arrested and bailed in connection with the death.

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Teenager found in car park died from single shot to head

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A post-mortem examination has found that an 18-year-old man whose body was found in a pub car park died from a single shot gun wound to the head.

Four men have been arrested and bailed as North Wales Police investigate the death of Peter Robert Colwell, from Capel Uchaf near Clynnog Fawr.

Peter Colwell's body was found inside a vehicle parked next to the Ship Inn pub in Llanbedrog on Sunday.

A number of experts were able to assist us in the post mortem examination and this will help us in reconstructing the events during the early hours of Sunday 5th February when Peter sustained the fatal wound.

Officers recovered the shotgun from the scene and four local men arrested in connection with the incident have been bailed pending further enquiries. These four men and the deceased were friends. Family liaison officers continue to support the family at this difficult time.

– Detective Superintendent Iestyn Davies, North Wales Police

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Four arrested after teenager shot dead in pub car park

A teenager has died after being shot in a pub car park near Pwllheli, police in north Wales have confirmed.

The man's body was found in a vehicle next to the Ship Inn pub in Llanbedrog.

The 18-year-old man was found inside a vehicle parked next to the Ship Inn pub in Llanbedrog just after midnight on Sunday, but was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived.

Four men have been arrested in connection with the incident and will be interviewed by detectives. Forensic examinations have also been taking place at the scene.

Police have blocked off the road as investigations continue.

North Wales Police have confirmed that the family of the victim, who is local to the area, have been informed and are being supported by officers.

We are keen to speak with anyone who was in the local area last night and who may have seen a number of males in a Land Rover Discovery vehicle at the location.

– Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Williams, North Wales Police

I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident involving local people and there is no wider threat to the public.

– Supt Nigel Harrison
Cllr Angela Russell says Llanbedrog has been left shocked by the news.

Local Councillor Angela Russell says the residents of Llanbedrog have been left shocked by the news.

Llanbedrog is shocked, devastated. Condolences to the family of the young man. This is a close knit community, so very sad to hear this news.

– Cllr Angela Russell
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