The victim was assaulted close to licensed premises on the Bryansford Road in the town at about 0100 GMT on Saturday.
The teenager died later in hospital. His name has not yet been released.
Two men aged 26 and 29 and a woman aged 20 are being questioned about the killing.
Police believe a number of people were in the area at the time and have appealed for witnesses to the incident to contact them.
The Bryansford Road has been closed between Main Street and Shimna Road.
Donard Park in the town will be closed throughout the day. Pedestrian access to the playing field will be permitted, but access to the park and car park will be restricted.
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