RCMP say they responded to a call yesterday afternoon, that a man accidently discharged a loaded rifle while climbing down from an all-terrained-vehicle, in a wooded area near St. Stephen.
The man's 7-year-old son was with him when he was shot, and ran approximately 3 kms to his grandparents home.
After calling police, the man was found deceased a short time later.
His name is not being released pending notification of the family.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
