No charges anticipated in turr hunter shooting death: RCMP

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RCMP

Published on February 26, 2013

The Telegram; Published on February 26, 2013

Topics :: RCMP , Hillview , Old Bonaventure

A 63-year-old man from Hillview died Monday while turr hunting after his hunting buddy lost his balance which caused his shotgun to discharge striking the victim.

Lloyd Chesley Brown has been identified as the deceased.

The accident occurred near Old Bonaventure on the Bonavista Peninsula.

Bonavista RCMP say the investigation is ongoing, however, no charges are anticipated.

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Leah

- February 26, 2013 at 20:36:46

This is heartbreaking. Mr. Brown's buddy must be absolutely devastated, but, sir, it was an ACCIDENT. Please don't be too hard on yourself. Deepest condolences to you, his family, and friends. God bless you all.

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