The Crown prosecutor's office announced on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, that it will stay the criminal proceedings against eleven youths who had been charged in connection with a police investigation in Longueuil, Quebec. The decision means that the charges will not proceed to trial at this time.
The youths were originally charged in late June 2026 after Montreal police concluded an investigation into a fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer on the South Shore. The investigation, conducted jointly by Montreal and Longueuil police services, led to the filing of charges against the group of eleven young people later that month.
According to the Crown prosecutor's office, the stay of proceedings was entered a month after the initial charges were laid. No further details about the reasons for the stay were released in the announcement. The Crown’s action effectively pauses the legal process, leaving the possibility of future action open but without a current trial schedule.
The case originated from a police officer’s use of lethal force that resulted in the death of a teen, prompting a thorough inquiry by both municipal police forces. The investigation’s findings led to the identification and charging of the eleven youths, although the specific allegations against them were not disclosed in the public statements.
Legal analysts note that a stay of proceedings does not equate to an acquittal and that the Crown retains the authority to reinstate charges if new evidence emerges. As of the announcement, no further legal steps have been taken against the youths, and they remain free pending any future action.
The Crown’s decision concludes a brief period of legal activity that began with the June charges and ended with the August stay. Both Montreal and Longueuil police continue to monitor the broader circumstances surrounding the officer‑involved shooting, but no additional updates have been provided regarding the ongoing investigation.