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 Jérémy Gervais, in March 2025.
During a sentencing hearing at the Saint-Jérôme 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.
