Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a hunting incident investigation.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers responded to a hunting incident in the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet. 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, 2026.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Hawkesbury OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.