A court in Quebec heard that the death of a 12-year-old boy will "haunt" the gun owner responsible for the rest of his life. The case involves the fatal shooting of the boy, identified as JΓ©rΓ©my Gervais, in March 2025.
During a sentencing hearing at the Saint-JΓ©rΓ΄me courthouse, the Crown prosecutor stated the accused, whose name is under a publication ban, would be forever tormented by the incident. The boy was shot with a firearm that was not properly stored or secured.
The accused pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death and careless storage of a firearm. The court is considering a joint sentencing recommendation from the Crown and defense for a conditional sentence to be served in the community.
The tragic event has reignited discussions in Canada about firearm storage laws and responsibility. A sentencing decision is expected at a later date.
