Teen shooting victim dies in hospital

A teenage boy has died following a shooting incident at Neerim South on 27 August.
The 17-year-old Nayook boy was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following the incident however he subsequently passed away in hospital on Tuesday afternoon.
Police have been told the victim was with two friends when the incident happened on Memory Lane, about 1.30pm, on Sunday 27 August.
Investigators are still trying to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting but are not looking for any other parties in relation to the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au