A QUEENSLAND supporter allegedly shot dead a teenage NSW fan in Western Sydney after an altercation at a pub where he had been watching State of Origin.

Police said 18-year-old Jed Coates shouted “shoot me” at his alleged killer, Matthew James Perry, 21, before he was gunned down in a Colyton street at 11pm on Wednesday.

media_camera Neighbours thought the argument and shots that killed Jed Coates were part of the celebration and fireworks. media_camera Jed Coates was shot and killed in Colyton, Western Sydney after watching the State of Origin at a local pub.

Mr Coates, who recently turned 18 and was celebrating the Blues’ win with friends, was just metres from home when he was shot in the neck in Nevada Ave. He was taken to Westmead Hospital but died a short time later.

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Police were unsure what prompted the fight between the two men or if their support for opposing Origin sides sparked the argument, which began at the Colyton Hotel. The pair were thrown out by hotel staff.

media_camera Jed Coates’ friends woke yesterday morning to find their friend was dead. media_camera Police at the scene. Picture: John Grainger

Mr Coates was armed with a shovel and was with friends waiting for Perry in his street when he arrived home, according to documents tendered to court.

The pair had attended the same school. Perry, a panel beater, was arrested by police about 3.15am at his home on the same street and later charged with murder.

Dozens of grieving friends gathered at Mr Coates’ home to support his mother, Julie.

media_camera Friends meet at Nevada Ave after the death of Jed Coates. Picture: John Grainger media_camera Friends of Jed Coates comfort each other. Picture: John Grainger

“He was out for his first Origin because he only turned 18 two weeks ago,” Mr Coates’ best mate Dean White said.

“First Origin night, going for a good time, and didn’t make it home.

“I was meant to go and I didn’t end up going. I woke up to find he’s dead. I was meant to be with him.

media_camera Scene of the fatal shooting in Nevada Ave, Colyton. Picture: John Grainger

“He was on his way home because he only just lives up there, he was almost home.”

Another friend, Andrian Bonnici, 23, said he still could not believe Mr Coates had been killed.

“I received a phone call from my brother, that was it. I didn’t believe it,’’ he said.

media_camera Police maintain the presence in Colyton after the shooting. Picture: John Grainger

“It will be alleged there was an incident that preceded at the Colyton Hotel,” Detective Inspector Barry Vincent said.

Perry made no application for bail when he appeared at Mount Druitt Local Court. He will appear at Penrith Local Court on August 1.