A 17-year-old boy has been flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition after a shooting at Neerim East, 115 kilometres east of Melbourne.

Paramedics were called to the scene about 2pm to attend to a boy with head injuries.

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Police spokeswoman Creina O'Grady said police were at the scene of a firearms incident near Memory Lane, Neerim East.



"The circumstances are yet to be established and the investigation is ongoing," Ms O'Grady said.



"A 17-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital with critical injuries."

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.