One dead, another seriously injured in eastern Ontario hunting incident; Greater Sudbury man charged
A 27-year-old was killed and a 28-year-old seriously injured when gunfire erupted during a hunting expedition near Alfred-Plantagenet on October 14.
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A 27-year-old from Greater Sudbury was pronounced dead at the scene and a 28-year-old from the same city was transported to hospital with serious injuries after a firearm discharged during a hunting expedition near Alfred-Plantagenet on October 14 in the late afternoon.
Three people were hunting together in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet, located 70 kilometres east of Ottawa, when the incident occurred. Two were struck by gunfire.
Justin Raymond Bradley, 28, of Greater Sudbury, has been charged with four offences: causing death by criminal negligence with a firearm; criminal negligence causing bodily harm; reckless discharge of a firearm; and careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition. He appeared in L'Orignal on Tuesday.
The Ontario Provincial Police have not released the identities of the deceased or injured. The OPP's Hawkesbury detachment is investigating and can be reached at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone with information can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Why were the two injured victims both from Greater Sudbury when the incident occurred 60-70 kilometres east of Ottawa?
What circumstances led to the firearm discharge during what should have been a coordinated three-person hunt?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When did the hunting incident occur?
The incident occurred on October 14, 2026 in the late afternoon near Alfred-Plantagenet.
Who has been charged in connection with the incident?
Justin Raymond Bradley, 28, of Greater Sudbury has been charged with causing death by criminal negligence with a firearm, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, reckless discharge of a firearm, and careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition.
How many people were hunting when the incident happened?
Three people were hunting together in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet when the firearm discharged, and two were struck by gunfire.
Where is Alfred-Plantagenet located?
Alfred-Plantagenet is located 70 kilometres east of Ottawa.
