ALFRED-PLANTAGENET TOWNSHIP, Ontario — Justin Raymond Bradley, 28, reportedly from Greater Sudbury, Ontario, has been named in reports concerning a fatal hunting incident that occurred on October 14, 2026, in eastern Ontario. The incident remains under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
According to reports, the incident involved the discharge of a firearm during a hunting trip, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old man and serious injuries to another individual. Police were called to an open field in Alfred-Plantagenet Township, east of Ottawa, at approximately 5:45 p.m. on October 14.
Investigators reported that three people were hunting in the area when a firearm was discharged, striking two individuals. One of the victims, a 27-year-old man reportedly from Greater Sudbury, died as a result of the incident. The second person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the firearm discharge remain under investigation. Authorities have not publicly released the deceased man’s identity in the information available, and his name should not be confused with that of Justin Raymond Bradley.
Reports indicate that Bradley is facing allegations involving criminal negligence causing death with a firearm, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, reckless discharge of a firearm, and careless use of a firearm. These allegations have not been presented here as proven facts, and Bradley is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances leading to the discharge and clarify how the two individuals were struck. At this stage, a complete account of what happened during the hunting trip has not been publicly established.
The fatal incident has brought attention to the risks associated with firearm use during hunting activities and the importance of safe handling practices. However, the specific sequence of events and the factors that led to the shooting should not be assumed before investigators release further findings.
The death of the 27-year-old man has left a serious loss at the centre of the ongoing investigation, while the injured individual continues to be part of the incident’s aftermath. No verified information about the deceased’s family, occupation, funeral arrangements, or personal life has been established in the available details.
As the OPP continues its investigation, further official updates may clarify the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the allegations reportedly involving Bradley. Until then, the available information should be treated cautiously, with respect for the deceased, concern for the injured person, and fairness to everyone involved.
