A 28-year-old man from Greater Sudbury was to appear in court at L’Orignal on Tuesday to face charges in connection with a hunting incident that killed another individual and injured a third.
An Oct. 20 release from the Ontario Provincial Police said Justin Raymond Bradley had been charged with causing death by criminal negligence (firearm), criminal negligence cause bodily harm, careless use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm.
The release said three individuals were hunting in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet when a firearm was discharged, striking two of them, late in the afternoon of Oct. 14.
A 27-year-old from Greater Sudbury was pronounced deceased at the scene, the release said, adding that another 28-year-old also from Greater Sudbury was transported to hospital with serious injuries. They were not identified by the OPP.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators in the case was asked to contact the Hawkesbury detachment of the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Alfred-Plantagenet is about 70 kilometres east of Ottawa.
