Teen found shot dead on NSW coast
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Police set up a crime scene after finding the boy's body. (ABC: file photo)
A 15-year-old boy has been shot dead near Port Macquarie on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Police say they were called to a home at West Haven, near Laurieton, shortly after midday yesterday.
They discovered the teenager's body in the house and say he had suffered what appeared to be a gunshot wound.
They later found a firearm in the house.
Police arrested another teenager yesterday afternoon and spoke to several others in a bid to establish what happened.
The 15-year-old was later released by police.
A post-mortem will be conducted and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
