On August 20, 2026, the Quebec prosecutor announced that criminal charges against eleven teenagers from Longueuil will be stayed. The decision follows an investigation linked to events preceding a police shooting in September 2025 that resulted in the death of a 15‑year‑old boy.
The charges had originated from the same inquiry that examined the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting by Longueuil police. Prosecutors said the evidence no longer supported proceeding with the case against the youths. The eleven individuals, all residents of Longueuil, were initially charged with offences that prosecutors said related to the events leading up to the shooting.
The September 2025 incident involved officers firing on a 15‑year‑old male, leading to his death and sparking community concern. The subsequent investigation broadened to include alleged activities of a group of teenagers believed to have been involved in events before the shooting.
Longueuil police collaborated with the prosecutor’s office throughout the investigation. After reviewing the file, the prosecutor concluded that staying the charges was appropriate, effectively halting the criminal process for the eleven individuals. The prosecutor’s office noted that the decision was based on a reassessment of the evidentiary record, including witness statements and forensic findings.
The decision does not alter the ongoing inquiries into the police shooting itself, which remains a separate matter under review by authorities. The prosecutor’s action was announced publicly on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Community groups and families of the deceased have been monitoring the case since the 2025 shooting. The staying of charges against the teenagers marks the latest development in a series of legal reviews stemming from that incident. Authorities have not indicated whether any further legal action will be pursued in connection with the original shooting.