A post-mortem examination has taken place for Peter Colwell, 18, who was discovered in Llanbedrog
A teenager found dead in a car was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head, a post-mortem examination has found.
A murder investigation into the death Peter Colwell, 18, is continuing.
Mr Colwell, from Capel Uchaf, Clynnog Fawr, was found dead in a car at a car park by The Ship Inn in Llanbedrog , near Pwllheli early on Sunday morning (February 5).
A post-mortem examination which took place yesterday at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd has confirmed the much-loved teenager died from a single shotgun wound to the head.
Detective Superintendent Iestyn Davies said: "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 5 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."
The coroner and family have been informed of the examination results.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference V016717.
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