The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a fatal hunting incident in Alfred and Plantagenet
On Wednesday, October 14, at around 5:45 p.m., officers responded to an undisclosed location. Three individuals were hunting together in an open field when a firearm was discharged, striking two individuals.
A 27-year-old from Greater Sudbury was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 28-year-old also from Greater Sudbury sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
As a result of the investigation, Justin Raymond Bradley, 28 years old of Greater Sudbury has been charged with the following offences:
• Causing death by criminal negligence (firearm)
• Criminal negligence cause bodily harm
• Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
• Reckless discharge of firearm – life or safety
The accused was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Tuesday, October 20.
